Bang Bang Shrimp

A small patterned bowl filled with crispy battered shrimp coated in a creamy sauce, garnished with chopped green onions, with another similar bowl blurred in the background.

5 from 3 votes

Bang Bang Shrimp is a crispy fried shrimp recipe tossed in a creamy sweet and spicy chili mayo sauce. Whether you serve it as an appetizer, taco filling, or on top of a rice bowl, this dish brings restaurant-style flavor home with just a few ingredients.

Course Fish Recipes

Cuisine Thai

Keyword Bang Bang Shrimp

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 337kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined with tails removed
⅔ cup cornstarch
4 large egg whites
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
1 scallion green part only, optional
4 cup oil for frying

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites and cornstarch until a sticky paste forms.
Add the raw shrimp to the cornstarch mixture and toss well to coat.
In a large dutch oven, heat the oil until it reaches a temperature of 350 degrees. Add the shrimp, one piece at a time. Cook for 3 minutes, or until batter is lightly browned. Remove the shrimp from the pot and drain on a paper towel lined sheet pan. Continue to fry remaining shrimp.
In a small mixing bowl, stir to combine the mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce. Place the fried shrimp in a clean mixing bowl and pour the sauce over top. Toss to coat the shrimp with the sauce. Before serving, sprinkle with green onion tops, if using

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Notes

The Secret to Extra Crispy Fried Shrimp

After years of making Honey Walnut Shrimp, I found that cornstarch gives shrimp the best crispy texture when fried. Mixed with egg whites, it forms a paste-like batter that clings to the shrimp and fries up perfectly crispy. While it may take longer to brown than traditional flour, it's well worth the wait for the crunch you get.

Be sure to maintain an oil temperature of 350°F. If the oil gets too hot, the batter can brown before the shrimp cooks through. A candy thermometer helps you monitor it and makes a big difference in consistency.

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