Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 588 Calories

Ingredients

• oil for frying
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 3 dashes Sriracha hot chile sauce, or to taste
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped, or to taste
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Thai-style sweet chili sauce
• 0.5 cup cornstarch, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain.

Step 7

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