Dinner
Bang Bang Shrimp
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Serves: 4
These bang bang shrimp are crispy, sticky, sweet, spicy, and so good. The shrimp get fried until golden, then tossed in a glossy sauce that’s packed with flavor. I love serving it with coconut rice.
Ingredients
Serves 4Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp finely minced garlic
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Breaded Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For Garnish
- Green onions, optional
- Sesame seeds, optional
For Serving
- Coconut rice, optional
Instructions
- Make the sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the buffalo sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sriracha, minced garlic, and honey. Bring to a simmer and let it cook until it thickens into a glaze. - Finish the glaze
Once thickened, add the butter, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Mix until combined, then remove from the heat and transfer the sauce to a large bowl. Set aside. - Prepare the coating
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs with the salt and black pepper. - Heat the oil
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F. - Bread the shrimp
Working with a few shrimp at a time, dip them first into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, then coat them in the cornstarch mixture. Shake off any extra coating. - Fry the shrimp
Once the oil is hot, fry the shrimp in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook until golden and crispy, about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove and place on a wire rack to drain. - Toss in the sauce
Add the hot fried shrimp to the bowl with the glaze and toss until evenly coated. - Garnish and serve
Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice, noodles, vegetables, or coconut rice.
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