Description
Bang Bang Shrimp offers an irresistible flavor with its crispy coating and zesty sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or a satisfying appetizer, it’s easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.
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 dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika if using.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Dip each shrimp into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure adhesion.
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F).
- Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the Bang Bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Once the shrimp has cooled slightly, toss in the Bang Bang sauce or serve the sauce on the side.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired, and serve alongside steamed rice or salad.
Notes
Ensure the shrimp are dry before coating for better adhesion.
Control the frying temperature for extra crispy shrimp.
Experiment with the spice level of the Bang Bang sauce by adjusting sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 150mg