Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp

Prep time: 15 min

Cook time: 10 min

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Description

A bang bang shrimp recipe for crispy fried shrimp with a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce that has just the right amount of kick!

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup Thai-style sweet chili sauce

• 3 dashes Sriracha hot chile sauce, or to taste

• 1/2 cup cornstarch, or as needed

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

• oil for frying

• 8 lettuce leaves

• 1 bunch green onion, chopped, or to taste

1 Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chile sauce, and Sriracha hot sauce together in a bowl. Set aside.

2 Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl. Gently press shrimps into cornstarch to coat; shake off any excess.

3 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4 Working in batches, cook the shrimp until they are lightly browned on the outside and no longer transparent in the center, about 3 to 5 minutes.

5 Transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain.

6 Put cooked shrimp in a bowl and pour chile sauce mixture over the shrimp; toss gently to coat.

7 Line a serving bowl with lettuce leaves. Pour shrimp into bowl and top with chopped green onion.