Bang Bang Shrimp (Copycat Recipe)
This Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp is a replica of everyone's favorite shrimp appetizer! Sweet shrimp are fried until crispy, then tossed in a spicy, creamy mayo, and topped with chives. Perfect for sharing!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- salt and pepper, for seasoning
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- oil for frying
Bang Bang Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the bang bang sauce by adding the mayonnaise, honey, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and salt to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
- Season the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the milk and egg mixture then toss to coat.
- Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed deep pot. Add enough oil to come up about 5 inches. Heat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a shallow bowl, add the cornstarch. Working in batches, use tongs to remove 1 shrimp from the milk mixture, letting any excess liquid drip off. Coat the shrimp in cornstarch then place in the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown and cooked through about 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat this process with the remaining shrimp.
- Toss the shrimp with the bang bang sauce! Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired and enjoy!
Notes
Originally posted on April 22, 2019
Updated on March 27, 2024
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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