Bang Bang Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp is a twist on the classic bang bang chicken that delivers perfectly crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce that’s hard to resist. It's as simple to make as the chicken version and it's a dish you can have ready in under 30 minutes.

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Cook time: 30 min (Prep: 15 min)
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Ingredients

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Dressing

Directions

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  • Start by combining flour, cornstarch, salt, and garlic powder.
    • 1 1/2 cup flour, all purpose (180 g)
      (additional for dusting)
    • 1 cup cornstarch (120 g)
    • 2 tsp garlic powder (6 g)
    • 1/4 tsp salt (1.50 g)
      (to taste)
  • Take out half of this mixture and mix it with water and hot sauce until you get a thin, red batter. Set this aside.
    • 1 cup water (240 g)
  • Season your shrimp with salt and pepper. Sprinkle on some flour on top so the batter sticks.
    • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (454 g)
    • 1/4 tsp salt (1.50 g)
      (to taste)
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper (1 g)
      (to taste)
  • Mix the shrimp first in the wet batter and then the dry batter.
    • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (454 g)
  • Fry shrimp in hot oil until crispy.
    • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (454 g)
  • Make your dressing and then toss in your shrimp with some green onion.
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 g)
      (Japanese Kewpie mayo or American)
    • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (80 g)
      (Lee Kum Kee brand)
    • 1 stalk green onion, chopped (15 g)

Nutrition Information

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Per serving

Nutrient
Amount
% DV
Calories
6,239 kcal
312%
Fat
604 g
775%
Saturated fat
87 g
436%
Trans fat
0 g
Fiber
4.1 g
15%
Carbohydrates
145 g
53%
Sugars
18 g
35%
Protein
65 g
129%
Sodium
1,213 mg
53%
Cholesterol
455 mg
152%

Total (2 servings)

Nutrient
Amount
% DV
Calories
12,478 kcal
624%
Fat
1,208 g
1,550%
Saturated fat
174 g
872%
Trans fat
0 g
Fiber
8.2 g
30%
Carbohydrates
290 g
106%
Sugars
36 g
70%
Protein
130 g
258%
Sodium
2,426 mg
106%
Cholesterol
910 mg
304%

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