Easy Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe (Copycat)

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha until well combined. Set the sauce aside.
2. Place the cornstarch in a shallow dish. Gently press each shrimp into the cornstarch, ensuring it's fully coated. Shake off any excess cornstarch before frying.
3. Heat your frying oil in a deep fryer or a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. Fry the shrimp in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the fryer. Cook until they turn light golden brown and are opaque, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Remove the fried shrimp and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
6. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a clean bowl. Pour the prepared chili sauce mixture over the shrimp, and gently toss to ensure each shrimp is evenly coated.
7. Arrange lettuce leaves in a serving bowl. Transfer the coated shrimp into the bowl and garnish with freshly chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 588 kcal
• Fat Content: 45 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 579 mg
• Protein Content: 20 g
• Cholesterol Content: 183 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 27 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g