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Bang Bang Shrimp - Great appetizers, party, dinner or game day snacks! Easier to make than you think.
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Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

Bang Bang Shrimp is a great appetizers, party, dinner or game day snacks! Easier to make than you think.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: bang, shrimp
Servings: 4
Calories: 329kcal
Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

Sauce

  • ½ Cup Miracle Whip or similar
  • 1/3 Cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • ½ tsp Sriracha (I used 1 tsp)
  • 1 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar
  • ½ tsp Salt

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 Cup Cornstarch (maybe more)
  • ½ Cup Buttermilk
  • 4 Green Onions (both white and green parts)sliced on a bias
  • Canola oil for frying

Instructions

  • Start heating 2-3 inches of oil in a large heavy pot to 375˚.
    Canola oil for frying
  • In a large bowl combine the Miracle Whip, Sweet Chili Sauce, ½ tsp Sriracha, 1 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar, and Salt. Taste and adjust the Sriracha to taste, it is spicy. Set aside.
    ½ Cup Miracle Whip or similar, 1/3 Cup Sweet Chili Sauce, ½ tsp Sriracha, 1 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar, ½ tsp Salt
  • In two small bowls put ½ the Corn Starch in one and the buttermilk in the other.
    1 Cup Cornstarch, ½ Cup Buttermilk
  • Drain and pat the shrimp dry.
    1 lb. Shrimp
  • Working in small batches, let the shrimp moisten in the buttermilk. Dredge in the cornstarch. Add cornstarch to bowl as needed.
  • Place in hot oil and cook until deep golden brown. (careful not to overcook the shrimp)
  • Place on paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • Repeat with remaining Shrimp.
  • Toss Shrimp in the bowl with sauce to coat and serve immediately with green onions sprinkled on top.
    4 Green Onions

Notes

When frying the shrimp use a deep fry thermometer to be sure you are keeping the oil at 375 degrees F.
Don’t overcrowd the pot, fry the shrimp in batches.
Storing Leftovers -These are best eaten fresh. If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 1 day. You can reheat them in a 350 degree oven on a greased baking sheet until warmed through. But be aware that reheating the shrimp can overcook them and make them tough and chewy.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 292mg | Sodium: 1688mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 3mg