What is bang bang shrimp?
Bang Bang shrimp is shrimp or prawns that are soaked in buttermilk then coated in seasoned flour and cornstarch before being fried until crisp and golden. The fried shrimp is then tossed in a spicy mayo made with store-bought mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce. The perfect appetizer or filling for tacos served with slaw/shredded cabbage and corn or flour tortillas.
Ingredients needed
Shrimp: I used large shrimp/prawns and peeled and deveined them myself. You can use peeled shrimp but I find the texture of whole, unpeeled shrimp better. Breading: Buttermilk, flour, cornstarch and salt for the coating. Some recipes call for Panko breadcrumbs to add extra crunch. You could absolutely coat the shrimp in Panko but it’s an unnecessary step in my opinion. Sauce: Mayonnaise (I used a combination of Hellman’s and Kewpie mayo but use any store-bought mayo of your choice), Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha and rice vinegar. Oil, for frying. I used canola oil but sunflower oil or any neutral vegetable oil will work.
How to make Bang Bang shrimp (summary)
Serving suggestion
As mentioned, I like serving this shrimp recipe as an appetizer but it makes a fantastic taco filling too. To make it more of a meal you could add a side of steamed rice or noodles.
Shrimp appetizers
