Lightly breaded and fried shrimp are coated in a flavorful Asian-inspired creamy sauce that rivals the Bone Fish Grill's Bang Bang Shrimp® appetizer.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
458 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Place shrimp in a bowl and sprinkle evenly with salt.
Step 3
Whisk mayonnaise, hot chili sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil together in a bowl until evenly mixed.
Step 4
Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl. Pour seafood breader into a shallow bowl.
Step 5
Dip shrimp in egg mixture. Transfer shrimp to seafood breader and coat well.
Step 6
Fry coated shrimp, working in batches, in the hot oil until coating is browned and shrimp are pink and fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Try to keep shrimp separate from each other while in the fryer. Remove cooked shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Step 7
Pour mayonnaise mixture and cilantro into a large resealable plastic bag; add cooked shrimp. Seal bag and evenly coat shrimp with mayonnaise mixture.
Ingredients
¾ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup mayonnaise
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 eggs, well beaten
2 cups vegetable oil, or as needed
3 tablespoons Sriracha hot chili sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon fish sauce (such as Thai Kitchen®)
½ teaspoon hot chili sesame oil
8 ounces seafood breader (such as House-Autry® Original)