Bang Bang Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp

from spendwithpennies.com
25 min
4 servings

Bang Bang Shrimp is a huge hit with everyone - crispy shrimp, coated in a creamy, spicy sauce! The secret is in the sauce which is made with mayonnaise, sriracha and sweet chilli sauce. 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium sized Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sriracha hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • oil for frying

Directions

  1. 1

    Place shrimp and buttermilk in a medium bowl and coat the shrimp well. Drain the buttermilk, and shake off the excess.

  2. 2

    Coat the shrimp pieces in cornstarch and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, thai sweet chili sauce and honey.

  4. 4

    Heat oil in a deep skillet to 375°F. Once the oil is hot, fry the shrimp for 2 minutes on each side till they are a light golden brown. Remove the cooked shrimp and put on a plate lined with paper towels and pat any extra oil.

  5. 5

    Toss the shrimp in the sauce and serve immediately.