This Easy Bang Bang Shrimp recipe delivers a delightful crunch with every bite, perfectly complemented by a creamy and spicy sauce that keeps you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Oil, for frying (as needed)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1-2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (to taste)
Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure an even distribution of spices.
In another bowl, beat the egg until well combined. This will help the flour mixture adhere to the shrimp.
Rinse the shrimp under cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for ensuring the batter adheres properly.
Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, and then coat with the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until a drop of batter sizzles when added.
Fry the shrimp in batches, avoiding overcrowding, for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
While the shrimp are frying, prepare the bang bang sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a bowl. Adjust the heat to your preference.
Once all shrimp are fried and drained, toss them in the bang bang sauce until evenly coated.
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.
