Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp with Creamy Sauce
Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp with Creamy Sauce is a flavorful appetizer featuring golden-fried shrimp tossed in a spicy, tangy, and sweet sauce. It’s perfect for parties or as a starter with a bold kick.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Halal
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
- In a bowl, marinate the shrimp in buttermilk for 10–15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove shrimp from the buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey to make the sauce.
- Toss the fried shrimp in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha to control the spiciness of the sauce.
- Panko breadcrumbs can be added to the coating for extra crunch.
- Serve over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as a taco filling for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: bang bang shrimp, crispy shrimp, spicy shrimp, shrimp appetizer, creamy sauce