Description
This Spicy Bang Bang Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a solo serving or easily multiplied for guests. Featuring a creamy, tangy, and spicy sauce made from mayonnaise, sriracha, and sweet chili sauce, it coats crispy avocado oil-fried shrimp seasoned with paprika and garlic powder. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe combines bold flavors and a satisfying texture that will delight shrimp lovers seeking a tasty, easy-to-make meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 1/2 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp honey
Shrimp Ingredients
- 10 large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)
- 1 1/2 tsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 1/2 tablespoons sriracha, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon honey until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Season the Shrimp: Place the 10 large peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt evenly over the shrimp. Toss to coat all shrimp thoroughly with the seasoning.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and slightly crispy on the edges. Remove from heat.
- Toss Shrimp in Sauce: Transfer the cooked shrimp to a mixing bowl and pour the prepared Bang Bang sauce on top. Gently toss until the shrimp are fully coated with the creamy and spicy sauce.
- Serve: Serve the spicy Bang Bang shrimp immediately as an appetizer or over rice or a salad for a light meal.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can lightly coat the shrimp with cornstarch before frying.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level to your preference.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for more servings.
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor in the sauce.
- Avocado oil is recommended for its high smoke point and mild flavor, but other neutral oils can be used.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Bang Bang Shrimp, Spicy Shrimp, Easy Shrimp Recipe, Quick Appetizer, Fried Shrimp, Spicy Sauce
