Description
Bang Bang Shrimp offers a delightful combination of crispy shrimp coated in a flavorful sauce. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or as an appetizer to impress friends with its irresistible taste and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450g (1 lb) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 120g (1 cup) panko breadcrumbs
- 60g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- vegetable oil, for frying
- 120g (1/2 cup) mayonnaise
- 60g (1/4 cup) sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, flour, salt, black pepper, and optional paprika.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Dip each shrimp into the beaten eggs, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to help it stick.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F).
- Fry the shrimp in batches, avoiding overcrowding, for 2-3 minutes per batch until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- While frying, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic powder in a bowl to make the Bang Bang sauce.
- Once slightly cooled, toss the shrimp in the Bang Bang sauce to coat or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired, alongside steamed rice or a crisp salad.
Notes
You can adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha in the sauce.
For a healthier version, consider baking the shrimp instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg