Easy Bang Bang Shrimp made in the comfort of your own home! Simple ingredients come together quickly to create a meal that everyone will love!
Create your own Bang Bang Shrimp easily at home without the hassle or cost of visiting your local restaurant – a huge plus if you have a family!
There’s nothing better than making your own take-out right in the heart of your own kitchen.
Face it – we all love eating out at our local restaurant. But lets be honest – sometimes, after a long week (or a busy evening) the last thing you want to do is haul everyone out to get food…
When my kids were little, I found it so challenging to go out to eat.. With 5 kids, someone was always entertaining everyone in the restaurant.
Now, my kids are a bit older – but it doesn’t really make it any easier! I have traded the child who has mismatched shoes for 5 kids that can’t (for the life of them!) get along long enough to avoid the elbow jabs and the “he’s looking at me!” 😩🙄
It’s exhausting! 🥹
For this reason, I love to make food at home – in the comfort of my own cozy kitchen. Some of my kids will help – while the others will disperse to their own area of the house to create a more peaceful, calm cooking experience. That’s important, mamas!
Bang Bang Shrimp
This Bang Bang Shrimp comes together SO easily with just a few ingredients – it’s a great “quick” weeknight meal!
Even better if your kids like a kicked up spice!
This Bang Bang Shrimp comes together easily with:
- large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- cornstarch
- oil
- mayo
- chili sauce
- rice vinegar
- sriracha sauce
- sugar
And of course, some green onions and tomatoes for garnish – completely and totally optional (but I highly recommend!)
Easy Bang Bang Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp, large peeled and deveined
- 1 C cornstarch
- vegetable oil for frying
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 C mayonnaise
- 1/4 C sweet chili sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce adjust for spice level
- 1 tsp sugar
For the Garnish:
- sliced green onions
- diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch, making sure they're evenly coated.
- Fry the coated shrimp in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Place the fried shrimp on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- While the shrimp is cooking, dice your tomatoes and slice your green onions.
Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha sauce, and sugar. Taste and adjust the spice level with more sriracha if needed. Set the sauce aside.
- In a large bowl, drizzle the crispy shrimp with the prepared Bang Bang Sauce. Toss the shrimp to coat them evenly with the sauce.
Garnish:
- Garnish the Bang Bang Shrimp with chopped green onions and tomatoes.
- Serve your homemade Bang Bang Shrimp as an appetizer or over a bed of white rice or fresh lettuce.
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