Name: Bang Bang Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup Mayonnaise; 0.25 cup Thai sweet chili sauce; 0.25 tsp Sriracha; 2.5 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning; 1 lb Shrimp; 0.5 cup Buttermilk; 0.75 cup Cornstarch; Canola oil

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Bang Bang Shrimp

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Instructions

In a small bowl add the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha and ½ teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning Blend; Whisk until combined.

Refrigerate sauce until ready to use.

Season the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of All Purpose Seasoning.

Add the shrimp to a medium bowl bowl; Pour buttermilk over the shrimp and stir until shrimp are completely coated in buttermilk.

Drain excess buttermilk from the shrimp.

Add the cornstarch to a zip top bag; Add shrimp to the bag, seal the bag and shake until the shrimp are completely coated in cornstarch.

Add 2 inches of oil to a heavy bottomed pot. Heat the oil to 375℉.

Add the coated shrimp in batches to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.

Fry for 2 minutes or until lightly browned.

Remove the shrimp from the oil and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

Repeat frying process with remaining shrimp.

Transfer cooked shrimp to a large bowl and add the sauce to the shrimp; Toss to coat.

Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Shrimp Completely Dry 💧
Use paper towels to thoroughly dry shrimp before buttermilk coating; moisture prevents crispy breading and causes oil splattering during frying.
Double-Dredge for Maximum Crunch 🍤
Coat shrimp in buttermilk, then cornstarch, then dip back into buttermilk and cornstarch again for an extra-crispy, restaurant-quality shell that stays golden.
Maintain Oil Temperature at 350°F 🌡️
Use a thermometer to keep oil at precisely 350°F; too cool creates greasy shrimp, too hot burns the coating before the shrimp cooks through.
Make Bang Bang Sauce Ahead 🍶
Blend sriracha, Thai sweet chili sauce, and mayo 1-2 hours before serving so flavors meld and balance; this prevents the sauce from being too hot or one-dimensional.
Season the Breading, Not Just Salt 🧂
Mix all-purpose seasoning directly into the cornstarch before dredging for flavorful coating in every bite, rather than seasoning only the buttermilk wash.