Bang Bang Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb Large shrimp (Peeled, deveined, and tails removed; pat dry)
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch (For coating)
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour (For coating)
• 1 Egg (Beaten)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (For seasoning)
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper (For seasoning)
• 2 cup Neutral frying oil (Such as canola or vegetable oil; amount absorbed will vary)
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise (For the bang bang sauce)
• 0.25 cup Sweet chili sauce (For the bang bang sauce)
• 1 tbsp Sriracha (Adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp Lime juice (Freshly squeezed)
• 2 Scallions (Thinly sliced, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels so the coating adheres and the oil does not splatter. Season the shrimp with the salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk the egg until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch and flour.

3. 3

   Dip each shrimp into the beaten egg, allowing the excess to drip off. Transfer it to the flour-cornstarch mixture and toss until evenly coated. Place the coated shrimp on a plate while you finish the batch.

4. 4

   In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth. Taste and adjust the sriracha if you want more heat.

5. 5

   Pour the frying oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven and heat it to 350°F/175°C. Use a thermometer to maintain the temperature; overcrowding the pan will make the shrimp greasy rather than crisp.

6. 6

   Add the coated shrimp to the hot oil in batches, leaving space between them. Fry for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until golden brown, crisp, and opaque throughout.

7. 7

   Transfer the fried shrimp to a wire rack set over a sheet pan or to a paper-towel-lined plate. Allow the oil to return to 350°F/175°C before frying the next batch.

8. 8

   Add the hot, crispy shrimp to the bowl of bang bang sauce and gently toss until lightly coated. Do not overmix, or the coating will soften.

9. 9

   Garnish with the sliced scallions and serve immediately, while the shrimp are still crisp.

Notes

The provided Instagram description contains only the dish name and an invitation to comment for the recipe; no quantities or preparation steps were visible. This recipe is therefore a standard reconstruction. For a less greasy result, drain the shrimp on a wire rack rather than stacking them on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• appetizer
• seafood
• fried
• crispy
• spicy
• quick
• American