Description
This Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp recipe features crispy fried shrimp coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, this dish delivers bold Southeast Asian-inspired flavors quickly and easily at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha
Shrimp
- 1 pound raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. Stir well until fully blended and set aside.
- Marinate the shrimp: Place the shrimp in a second bowl and pour in the buttermilk. Stir to ensure all shrimp are coated. Let them soak for several minutes to tenderize and enhance flavor.
- Coat the shrimp: Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each shrimp thoroughly in cornstarch, ensuring an even coating for crispiness.
- Heat the oil: Pour 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pan and heat it to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, suitable for deep frying.
- Fry the shrimp: Fry the shrimp in batches, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn lightly golden brown. Use a wire rack to drain and rest the shrimp between batches for optimal crispness.
- Coat and serve: Toss the fried shrimp in the prepared sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure oil temperature is maintained at 375°F for perfectly crispy shrimp without absorbing excess oil.
- Use a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep shrimp crispy after frying.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm the cornstarch is gluten-free and use a gluten-free sweet chili sauce.
- Sriracha amount can be adjusted to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Letting the shrimp soak in buttermilk helps tenderize them and allows the coating to stick better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
