10/19/2026
🍤🌶️ Bang Bang Shrimp
Crispy, golden-fried shrimp smothered in a rich, creamy sweet chili sauce with a spicy kick, finished with fresh green onions for an irresistible seafood appetizer!
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Crispy Shrimp:
- 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 tbsp finely chopped green onions
For Garnish:
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
- Extra bang bang sauce for drizzling
👩🍳 Directions:
1\. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl.
2\. Pour the buttermilk over the shrimp and toss gently until evenly coated. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
3\. In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
4\. Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off. Coat each shrimp thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing lightly to help the coating stick.
5\. Arrange the coated shrimp on a wire rack and let rest for 5 minutes while heating the oil.
6\. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
7\. Carefully add the shrimp in batches and fry for 2–3 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through.
8\. Transfer the fried shrimp to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
9\. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.
10\. Stir in the finely diced red bell pepper and chopped green onions, mixing until evenly combined.
11\. Place the crispy fried shrimp on a large serving platter.
12\. Drizzle the creamy bang bang sauce generously over the shrimp, making sure every piece gets coated in the sweet and spicy glaze.
13\. Sprinkle with freshly sliced green onions and serve immediately with extra bang bang sauce on the side!
💡 Pro Tip: Use cornstarch in the coating for extra-crispy shrimp, and drizzle the bang bang sauce just before serving to keep them crunchy and delicious!