Description
Bang Bang Shrimp offers a perfect blend of crunchy and creamy with its crispy coating and zesty sauce. Ideal for quick dinners or appetizers, this recipe is simple and bursting with flavor. Enjoy this delicious homemade treat!
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 panko breadcrumbs, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika if using.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Dip each shrimp into beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to 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 shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the Bang Bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic powder in a bowl until smooth.
- Once shrimp cools slightly, toss them in the sauce or serve on the side for dipping.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions or cilantro, alongside steamed rice or a salad.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are well dried for better coating.
Adjust spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha used.
Garnish with herbs for an appealing presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 200mg