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bang bang shrimp

smalltownwoman avatar
Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

This easy bang bang shrimp recipe combines crispy, crunchy fried shrimp and a spicy, sweet, and creamy homemade chili sauce. The combination is so delectable that you will wonder how you have lived this long without it.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For bang bang shrimp

  • BANG BANG SAUCE
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 large clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    sambal oelek
  • 1 tsp
    sriracha
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp
    water
  • 1/2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp
    honey
  • kosher salt
  • BANG BANG SHRIMP
  • 1 lb
    shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • vegetable or canola oil for frying
  • 1/2 c
    cornstarch
  • 1
    green onion, thinly sliced
  • red pepper flakes, optional

How To Make bang bang shrimp

  • 1
    To make the bang bang sauce, heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, sambal oelek, and sriracha. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring several times.
  • 2
    In a small bowl, mix together 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and water; stir into the saucepan. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Cover and remove from the heat and set aside. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • 3
    In a small bowl, together the mayonnaise, honey, and cooled chili sauce. Season with kosher salt to taste and set the bowl aside.
  • 4
    To make the bang bang shrimp, dry the shrimp with paper towels. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable or canola oil to 375 degrees F in a heavy skillet, Dutch oven, or stockpot. Put cornstarch in a large ziptop bag. Add shrimp and shake to coat. Working in small batches, add the shrimp to hot oil. Cook until lightly browned, flipping halfway through the cooking process, approximately 1-1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove to paper towels to drain.
  • 5
    Gently fold the cooked shrimp into the sauce. Top with thinly sliced scallions and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper. Serve immediately.
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