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Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

Kim
Copy of the infamous Bonefish Grill Spicy Bang Bang Shrimp. Fantastic Southern fried shrimp batter with cornstarch!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course APPETIZERS
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 521 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp

For the Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2-3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 4-5 teaspoon Sriracha Sauce to taste

For the Shrimp

  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup flour
  • ½ cup corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil or fryer
  • green onion, chopped

Instructions
 

For the sauce:

  • Combine mayonnaise, honey, Thai Sweet Chili sauce, Sriracha sauce and set aside.

To Fry the Shrimp:

  • Mix the egg and buttermilk together with a whisk.
  • Soak shrimp in the egg/buttermilk mixture for 20 min.
  • Combine flour, corn starch, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a dredging plate or low casserole dish.
  • Dredge shrimp in flour mixture and drop in hot oil, fry for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Place the shrimp on layers of paper towels to drain.
  • Place a pile of shrimp in a bowl and drizzle it with the sauce or place a few spoonfuls of sauce in large bowl and gently toss with shrimp until coated.
  • Top with onions and serve alone or with rice.

Notes

Make the shrimp in a frying pan with oil, or an electric fryer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 22gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 202mgSodium: 1033mgPotassium: 314mgSugar: 13gCalcium: 147mgIron: 2mg
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