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Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp

Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp

JC Phelps
Do you love ordering bang bang shrimp when dining out? You're going to love my homemade, copycat bang bang shrimp!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb. large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 ½ c. buttermilk
  • 1 c. cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. sriracha sauce
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • onion powder to taste

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • ⅔ c. Duke's mayonnaise
  • ⅓ c. sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp. sriracha sauce adjust for spice level, more or less
  • 1 tsp. sugar

For Garnish:

  • Sliced green onions
  • Diced tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Stir together buttermilk and sriracha. Place shrimp in the buttermilk marinade and allow shrimp to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  • Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha sauce, and sugar. Taste and adjust the spice level with more sriracha if needed. Set the sauce aside.
  • Whisk together cornstarch, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Remove shrimp from the buttermilk marinade and dredge the shrimp in the seasoned cornstarch mixture, making sure they're evenly coated.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Fry the coated shrimp in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Place the fried shrimp on a wire rack to allow them to cool; using a wire rack keeps the shrimp crispy.
  • While the shrimp is cooking, dice your tomatoes and slice your green onions.
  • In a large bowl, drizzle the crispy shrimp with the prepared Bang Bang Sauce. Toss the shrimp to coat them evenly with the sauce.
  • Garnish the Bang Bang Shrimp with chopped green onions and tomatoes.
  • Serve your homemade Bang Bang Shrimp as an appetizer or over a bed of white rice or fresh lettuce.

Notes

  1. Ensure the oil is hot but not smoking before adding the shrimp. A perfect frying temperature is 375F.
  2. If you want to keep the shrimp crispy, allow them to rest on a wire rack instead of a paper towel. Using a paper towel will allow the breading to get soggy.
  3. Do not skip the buttermilk marinade; it tenderizes the shrimp!

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 16gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 1127mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 232IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg
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