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Bang bang shrimp tossed in creamy chili sauce and served over lettuce.
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Bang Bang Shrimp

These bang bang shrimp are tender shrimp deep fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a creamy sweet chili sauce. A totally delicious appetizer or main course that's sure to earn you rave reviews!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 630kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds shrimp medium (31-40 count); deveined and peeled
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons green onion sliced

Instructions

  • Place shrimp in a bowl.
  • Add buttermilk to the bowl and toss the shrimp to coat them in buttermilk.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the cornstarch, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees F.
  • Remove each shrimp from the buttermilk bowl and dredge them in the cornstarch mixture making sure the shrimp are completely coated in the mixture.
  • Fry the coated shrimp in the oil until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
  • Place the fried shrimp on paper towels to drain.
  • Make the sauce by mixing the mayonnaise with the hot chili sauce.
  • Place the fried shrimp in a bowl and pour the sauce over the shrimp. Toss the shrimp gently until they are coated in the sauce.
  • Serve the shrimp with sliced green onions on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 403mg | Sodium: 2361mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 4mg