Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Bites are a delicious and crispy appetizer, perfect for seafood lovers and party gatherings. They feature tender shrimp coated in a savory batter and tossed in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup whole milk mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.75 cup cornstarch or potato starch or tapioca starch
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil or neutral oil
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Japanese mayonnaise or regular mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, more if desired
Instructions
- Place peeled and deveined shrimp into a medium bowl. Add buttermilk or milk mixture and let stand for 10 minutes to tenderize.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- In a shallow bowl or rimmed baking sheet, whisk together cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Remove shrimp from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, ensuring full, even coverage.
- Heat 1 cup oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil reaches 350°F. Fry the shrimp in batches, allowing space between pieces, for approximately 1.5 minutes per side until golden brown. Avoid overcrowding and overcooking.
- Transfer cooked shrimp onto a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Place crispy shrimp in a large bowl. Drizzle prepared Bang Bang sauce over the shrimp and gently toss to coat. Top with chopped green onion before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha sauce to control spiciness.
- Can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for variations.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg