Description
Crispy shrimp doused in a delicious Thai chili sauce. Bang Bang Shrimp makes an incredible appetizer full of great texture and flavor to be enjoyed for game day or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, deveined & peeled
- Oil for frying (canola, olive, or avocado oil)
- Bang Bang Sauce:
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 Tbsp sriracha
- Milk Mixture:
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- Flour Mixture:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika
Instructions
1. Combine all the Bang Bang sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
2. Devein and remove tails from the shrimp. Pat shrimp completely dry.
3. In one bowl, mix the milk, sour cream, and lemon juice.
4. In a second bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika.
5. Dredge shrimp in the milk mixture, then coat it in the flour mixture. Place onto a platter and repeat with remaining shrimp.
6. Add 1 to 1 ½ inches of oil in a large skillet and heat to 325°F.
7. Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden-brown and cooked through.
8. Once all shrimp is cooked, pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and toss gently to coat.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Oil: Keep the oil at a consistent 325°F for proper frying. Adjust the heat as needed.
Keep shrimp warm by placing cooked batches in a warm oven until all shrimp are done.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 406
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 3g