Bang Bang Shrimp

📷Linda Leier Thomason

INGREDIENTS  

  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined

Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce

Egg Mixture

  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk (See note below.)

Breading Mixture

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour     
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Frying

  • vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS 

  • In a small mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and chili garlic sauce. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • In a separate medium mixing bowl, add egg and buttermilk. Whisk to combine.
  • In another separate mixing bowl combine flour, panko bread crumbs, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk to combine.
  • Dip each shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip the shrimp in the egg mixture, last you’ll dip the shrimp back in the flour mixture. Repeat for all shrimp.
  • Place the coated shrimp on a plate and place them in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. This will help the breading stick to the shrimp as they are frying.
  • In a skillet with deep sides add vegetable oil so it is 2 inches deep. Heat over medium heat until the oil is 350°F.
  • When the oil is ready, carefully place shrimp in the hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes total, turning halfway through the cooking process. Remove golden brown shrimp from the hot oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • When all of the shrimp is done cooking, place them in a large mixing bowl. Spoon ¼ cup of sauce over the shrimp, and toss to coat. Serve the remaining sauce with the shrimp.

NOTES

Note: You can use frozen shrimp as it is easy to have on hand in your freezer. To thaw the shrimp quickly, place them in a bowl of cold water for about 20 minutes.

Note: Using a new jar of room temperature, unopened mayonnaise may make a noticeable positive difference in the flavor. 

Note: You can make your own buttermilk using whole or 2% milk and lemon juice or distilled vinegar. For every 1 cup of milk, stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.

NUTRITION

Sodium: 2143mgCalcium: 253mgVitamin C: 5mgVitamin A: 318IUSugar: 12gFiber: 1gPotassium: 218mgCholesterol: 345mgCalories: 485kcalSaturated Fat: 5gFat: 26gProtein: 30gCarbohydrates: 30gIron: 4mg

SOURCE: Bang Bang Shrimp – Spaceships and Laser Beams