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Bang Bang Shrimp

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Author: Imma Published:12/05/2017Updated:3/31/2021
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Bang Bang Shrimp – The most amazing shrimp appetizer; it’s crispy, spicy and the sauce is to die for. You will crave for more.

If you are a fan of both spicy and creamy, I would no doubt convince you simply by  saying creamy spicy shrimp. If, however, you need additional convincing I am brimming with information to help lead you right into the kitchen and get cooking with this sizzling sexy shrimp appetizer. Did you hear that ?

Sizzling Annd Sexy!!! Oh yes! Watch me do my dance. 😉 

Now, why spend time reading when you can be cooking up a storm in the kitchen and dancing after your first bite?

 I can say for sure you would not have any leftovers once you are done.

In fact, you might end up eating the whole thing; I made a pound of these shrimp and was left with only about 6 pieces of shrimp, which I am eating today for breakfast – cold out of the fridge. Whenever this popular shrimp appetizer is on a restaurant menu, I am all over it.

 

Here is the deal. You can go easy on the Chili sauce- if you like spicy but not overly hot- 2 teaspoons would be a good balance. However, 4 teaspoons  is just perfect for me- the sweetness from the honey balances everything out.

 

This crispy shrimp is banging- that is all I can say! Don’t be surprised that you would not be able to get the hit song – Bang Bang by Jessie J off of your head once you make this shrimp. Ha, sorry I had to include that musical reference.

My friends, it is BANGING and I’m sure you want it!

 

Tips and Notes:

  1. After coating the shrimp, chill it in the fridge for 10-20 minutes to make sure the coating stays on the shrimp while frying.
  2. Do not overcook shrimps or else it’ll get rubbery. Deep fry the shrimps for only 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. If you like spicy but not overly hot- 2 teaspoons of chili sauce would be a good balance. However, 4 teaspoons  is just perfect for me- the sweetness from the honey balances everything out.
  4. If you want to be on the healthier side, instead of deep frying, you may bake the coated shrimps. Place it first on a baking sheet sprayed with a cooking spray and bake for 7 minutes or until done.

 

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Bang Bang Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp – The most amazing shrimp appetizer , it’s crispy , spicy and the sauce – to die for.
5 from 2 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
American
Servings 3 -4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp 30-40 peeled and deveined

Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 4-5 teaspoons chili garlic sauce such as Sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Breading Mixture

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs ( I used panko)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Oil for deep-frying

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, honey and rice vinegar; cover and set aside.
  • In a large bowl mix flour, bread crumbs , black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt; set aside.
  • Next bread the shrimp by coating first in bread mixture, then into the buttermilk and back into the breading mixture – Place on a plate.
  • To help the breading stay on the shrimp let it rest in the fridge for about 10-20minutes
  • Heat a saucepan on medium high heat with oil or use your deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • When heat is hot enough deep fry shrimp 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. You may have to do so in batches
  • Mix shrimp with sauce start with 1/2 of the sauce and add more according to preference . Enjoy!

Tips & Notes:

  1. You can go easy on the Chili sauce if you like spicy but not overly hot- 2 teaspoons would be a good balance. However, 4 are just perfect for me- the sweetness from the honey balances everything out.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 602kcal (30%)| Carbohydrates: 35g (12%)| Protein: 37g (74%)| Fat: 33g (51%)| Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)| Cholesterol: 405mg (135%)| Sodium: 2673mg (116%)| Potassium: 270mg (8%)| Fiber: 1g (4%)| Sugar: 12g (13%)| Vitamin A: 155IU (3%)| Vitamin C: 6.2mg (8%)| Calcium: 330mg (33%)| Iron: 4.8mg (27%)
Author: Imma
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
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Nutrition Facts
Bang Bang Shrimp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 602 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 405mg135%
Sodium 2673mg116%
Potassium 270mg8%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 155IU3%
Vitamin C 6.2mg8%
Calcium 330mg33%
Iron 4.8mg27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Recipe originally posted in October 2014. Updated with fresh new content and photos .

 

Bang Bang Shrimp

In a medium bowl mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, honey and rice vinegar; cover and set aside. On the other hand, using a large bowl, mix flour, panko bread crumbs ,black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and set aside, as well.

Bang Bang Shrimp

Next, bread the shrimp by coating first in bread mixture, then into the buttermilk and back into the breading mixture.

Bang Bang Shrimp

Then after coating, place the shrimps on a plate. To help the breading stay on the shrimp, let it rest in the fridge for about 10-20 minutes before frying.

Bang Bang Shrimp

Heat a saucepan on medium high heat with oil or use your deep fryer to 350 degrees F. When heat is hot enough, deep fry shrimp 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. You may have to do so in batches. Mix shrimp with sauce starting with 1/2 of the sauce and adding more according to preference. Enjoy!

 

 

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  1. Alyce Rosenthal says

    Posted on 9/7 at 5:34AM

    5 stars
    Made this recipe and it is fantastic, I will be making it for a long time to come.

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 9/10 at 1:21PM

      Awesome! So glad you like it. =)

      Reply
  2. Alaysa says

    Posted on 8/6 at 8:23AM

    can u suggest topping ?

    Reply
  3. David Long says

    Posted on 12/12 at 6:56AM

    My wife and I would love to try this and we are fairly health conscious, so we are wondering how many shrimp there are “per serving” so we can calculate the caloric and nutritional information

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/15 at 7:32PM

      It all depends on the size of the shrimp. This is 31- 40 . So about 6-7 per servings.

      Reply
  4. Farah says

    Posted on 12/7 at 1:09PM

    Hi 🙂 can you please recommend a substitute for buttermilk?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/8 at 5:59PM

      Milk and eggs would work.

      Reply
    • Kathy says

      Posted on 7/8 at 8:17AM

      You can add vinegar to whole milk and use instead of buttermilk

      Reply
  5. Delores says

    Posted on 12/6 at 8:47AM

    Hello, I am sorry, but I’ve read the instruction several times, are we mixing the Panko crumbs with the flour mixture?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/6 at 9:13AM

      Yes we are . Updated to make it clearer.

      Reply
  6. Nagi@RecipeTin Eats says

    Posted on 10/21 at 11:54AM

    5 stars
    Boom, she does it again! I respect you even more now (if that is possible). I have seen a million Bang Bang shrimp and chicken recipes on the internet but I did not consider making any of them. Your use of buttermilk is bang on, it will work just as well as an egg mixture while providing a slight tartness that cuts through the fat (like southern chicken). And the double breading is bang on, as are the spices you add to the breading mix AND the tip to rest it in the fridge before frying it. THIS is the bang bang shrimp I am going to make!

    Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    Posted on 10/20 at 12:21PM

    I totally agree with you on this one- Imma. This Fiery shrimp appetizer is delicious. I have enjoyed it several times at bonefish grill and Chillis . I never knew it is this easy to make. Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/20 at 12:26PM

      Thumbs up for a partner in crime.

      Reply

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