This tastes just like Cheesecake Factory’s version, except it’s way cheaper and so much tastier!
Bang bang shrimp has to be my absolute favorite way to prepare shrimp. After all, how can you beat succulent, crisp shrimp bites drizzled with a sweet chili garlic sauce that’s so good, you’ll want to eat it with a spoon?
Now I actually made and posted this back in June 2012, but I have updated the recipe and photos since. I’ve learned that the shrimp comes out to be much better in a buttermilk-panko mixture rather than initially coating with cornstarch, which can get so clumpy and messy.
I also kept the sauce more or less the same because – well, let’s be honest. That bang bang sauce is the true star here!
Bang Bang Shrimp
Yield: 4servings
Prep: 20 minutesminutes
Cook: 10 minutesminutes
Total: 30 minutesminutes
This tastes just like Cheesecake Factory’s version, except it’s way cheaper and so much tastier!
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1cupPanko*
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoondried basil
½teaspoondried oregano
1poundmedium shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the sauce
¼cupmayonnaise
2tablespoonssweet chili sauce
1tablespoonhoney
1teaspoonrice vinegar
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Instructions
To make the sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey and rice vinegar in a small bowl; set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, hot sauce, salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine Panko, onion and garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
Working one at a time, dip shrimp into buttermilk mixture, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
Working in batches, add shrimp to the skillet and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve immediately, drizzled with sweet chili sauce.
Notes
*Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb and can be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store.