Bang Bang Shrimp
This flavor-packed Bang Bang Shrimp is the BEST party appetizer! Crispy fried shrimp are coated in the very best spicy, creamy sauce. The best part? It’s way easier to make than you may think.
Servings 0
Ingredients
FOR THE SHRIMP:
- 25-28 Medium Thawed Shrimp peeled, deveined, tail removed
- 1 Large egg
- 1 Cup Milk
- ¾ Cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Ground Sage
- ¼ tsp Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Dried Basil
- Vegetable oil For Frying
FOR THE SAUCE:
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 4 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce
- 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
- ½ tsp Rice Vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water in a colander, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Whisk together the egg and milk in a medium bowl until well combined.
- In a second medium bowl, mix together the panko, flour, and seasonings.
- Dip shrimp in the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and then back into the flour mixture.
- Place the coated shrimp in a single layer on a large plate, repeating the process until all of the shrimp are coated.
- Once all of the shrimp are coated, place the plate in the refrigerator to chill for 25 minutes.
- While the shrimp are chilling, make the spicy sauce. Add the mayo, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar to a small bowl. Mix well until fully combined.
- Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of vegetable oil then heat over medium heat to 375 degrees. You can test your oil by dropping in a small amount of flour. If the oil cooks the flour right away, it is ready for the shrimp.
- Carefully place the shrimp in the hot oil, about 10 at a time. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Scoop from oil with a slotted spoon to help drain the grease and then set on a plate with paper towels. Place the cooked shrimp into a medium bowl.
- Take ¼ cup of the spicy sauce and add it to the bowl with the shrimp, ensuring they are coated evenly. Save the leftover spicy sauce for dipping. Serve immediately.
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Notes
NOTE ON SHRIMP: This recipe calls for about 25-28 medium, or about 1 pound total of shrimp. This comes out to around 6 shrimp per person for a main course. You can easily double or triple this recipe if you wish.
NOTE ON SERVING: If serving as an appetizer, it's great as is! For a main dish, we love making bowls out of this! Simply serve with your favorite white, brown, or even cauliflower rice. We like to add veggies like chopped cucumber, sliced green onions, shredded carrots, and snap peas.