Description
Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp is a crave-worthy dish that replicates the iconic restaurant favorite. This dish features crispy fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and a hint of sriracha. Perfectly balanced with crunch and flavor, this recipe is ideal for appetizers, game-day snacks, or even as a light dinner served with rice or salad. With simple ingredients and an easy process, you can recreate this restaurant classic at home in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for added sweetness)
Ingredient Highlights
- Shrimp: Large shrimp work best for this recipe; their size allows for a perfect balance of breading and sauce.
- Buttermilk: Helps the coating stick to the shrimp while adding a slight tangy flavor.
- Cornstarch: Ensures the breading is light and crispy.
- Sweet Chili Sauce and Sriracha: Create the signature sweet and spicy sauce that coats the shrimp.
Instructions
Prepare the Shrimp
- Clean the Shrimp: Peel and devein the shrimp, pat them dry with paper towels, and set aside.
- Prepare the Coating Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip in Buttermilk: Pour buttermilk into a separate bowl. Dip each shrimp into the buttermilk, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Dredge in Coating: Transfer the shrimp to the flour mixture and coat evenly, pressing gently to adhere.
Fry the Shrimp
- Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the Shrimp: Fry the shrimp in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain: Remove the shrimp and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Make the Sauce
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey (if using). Taste and adjust spice level as desired.
- Toss the Shrimp: Place the fried shrimp in a large bowl and gently toss them with the prepared sauce until fully coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 400-450 kcal