Description
Crispy deep-fried shrimp coated in a crunchy panko crust and served with a creamy, sweet, and spicy bang bang sauce. This popular restaurant-style appetizer is quick to make and packed with bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ black pepper powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- Oil (for frying)
- Cilantro (chopped for garnishing)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp sriracha
- 2 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Season the shrimp in a large bowl with salt and black pepper.
- Place the flour, beaten egg, and panko bread crumbs in three separate bowls. Mix the Old Bay seasoning into the panko bread crumbs.
- Working one shrimp at a time, dip the shrimp in the flour and shake off the excess. Dip it into the beaten egg, then coat it in the seasoned bread crumbs. Repeat the egg and bread crumb coating once more for an extra crunchy texture.
- Repeat the coating process for all shrimp and let them rest for about 5 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to about 375 F (190 C), filling the pan about 2 to 2½ inches deep.
- Fry 9–10 shrimp at a time over medium heat until crisp, golden, and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes. Avoid overcooking to prevent the shrimp from becoming rubbery.
- Remove the shrimp from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sriracha, and sweet chili sauce to make the bang bang sauce.
- Garnish the hot crispy shrimp with chopped cilantro and serve with the sauce on the side, or toss the shrimp in the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Double coating the shrimp helps create an extra crispy crust.
- Maintain oil temperature around 375 F to ensure even frying and prevent greasy shrimp.
- Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and crunch.
- You can adjust the sriracha to make the sauce milder or spicier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
