Bang Bang Shrimp

4.41 from 35 votes

Get ready for the ultimate seafood indulgence! These Bang Bang Shrimp are not just a treat, they're an experience. Fried to golden perfection, generously coated in mouthwatering sauce, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your table. Trust me, one bite, and you'll be sold!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bang bang shrimp, shrimp recipes

Servings:

Calories: 296kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

12" All-Clad Stainless Skillet

Ingredients

For Shrimp

1 pound shrimp large or jumbo, cleaned and deveined
¾ cup buttermilk
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
1 egg
½ tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ tablespoon hot sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
oil for frying

For Sauce

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoon sweet chili sauce I used Frank's
½ tablespoon hot sauce I used Frank's hot sauce
1 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Mix all ingredients for the sauce together and refrigerate until ready for serving.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. To the bowl add the hot sauce, egg, buttermilk and whisk until you have a smooth batter.
Add the shrimp to the bowl, toss to make sure each piece is coated in the batter and set aside.
In another bowl add about a cup of Panko breadcrumbs.
Coat each shrimp with breadcrumbs, add more breadcrumbs as needed.
Heat oil in a skillet. Once the oil is hot, fry the shrimp for 2 minutes on each side till they are a light golden brown. You may need to do this in batches so as to not overcrowd the shrimp. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels and pat any extra oil.
Drizzle shrimp with sauce and serve.

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Notes

Sauce on the Side: To keep that shrimp crispy, serve the Bang Bang sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.
Heat Level: Adjust the hot sauce in the recipe to match your personal heat tolerance. You're the boss of your spice level!
Gluten-Free: Swap out the all-purpose flour and Panko breadcrumbs for gluten-free versions to make this dish friendly for those with dietary restrictions.
Baking Option: If you're not in the mood to fry, you can bake these babies at 400°F for about 10 minutes on each side. Keep an eye on them; you want crispy, not charred!
Double the Sauce: Trust me, this sauce is so good you'll want to put it on everything. Consider making a double batch; it stores well in the fridge.

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