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Bang Bang Shrimp

Your favorite restaurant-style Bang Bang Shrimp at home and even better! The bang bang sauce is sweet and slightly spicy and the shrimp is so crispy. The best part is this recipe can be made with chicken or even tofu.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
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Ingredients

WET BATTER

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

DRY

  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or Panko
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

BANG BANG SAUCE

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

OTHER

  • 1 pound large shrimp tail off & deveined
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. In one bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make your wet batter.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together cornstarch, breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper to make your dry batter.
  3. In a third bowl, combine mayo, sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, rice vinegar, sriracha, and dried parsley to make the bang bang sauce.
  4. Heat oil to 350°F.
  5. Dip shrimp in wet mixture. Let any excess drip off. Then coat evenly in dry mixture. Shake off any excess.
  6. Drop in the oil and fry until golden brown all around.
  7. Drizzle some of the sauce on top.
  8. Serve with steamed rice or vegges!

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