Description
Bang Bang Shrimp is a crispy, spicy, and tangy appetizer featuring battered and deep-fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, flavorful sauce made with mayonnaise, sriracha, and honey. Garnished with fresh chives and a squeeze of lemon juice, this dish offers a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and zest, ideal for parties or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
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For The Batter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2/3 cup seltzer
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper to taste
For The Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Dash of white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped chives (for garnish)
- Fresh lemon juice (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, seltzer, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Add the egg yolk to the batter and mix well to incorporate.
- Heat the oil: Heat oil in a deep pan or large skillet over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C). Ensure there is enough oil for deep frying, or use a deep fryer if available.
- Batter the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry thoroughly. Dip each shrimp into the prepared batter, coating it evenly, and allow any excess batter to drip off before frying.
- Fry the shrimp: Carefully place the battered shrimp into the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the Bang Bang sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, sambal oelek, honey, white vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust sriracha and sambal to your desired heat level. Mix until creamy and well blended.
- Toss shrimp in sauce: Add the fried shrimp to the sauce and toss gently to coat each piece evenly. Reserve a little sauce to drizzle over before serving.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the sauced shrimp to a serving dish. Sprinkle freshly chopped chives and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top. Drizzle with reserved sauce for extra flavor and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure the oil temperature stays consistent at around 350°F for optimal frying and crispy texture.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by modifying the amount of sriracha and sambal oelek to your preference.
- Use fresh shrimp that are peeled and deveined for the best taste and texture.
- Dry the shrimp well before battering to help the batter stick better and prevent oil splashes.
- Serve immediately after tossing in the sauce for the best crunch and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3-4 shrimp per serving
- Calories: 134 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 203 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 119 mg
