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Bang Bang Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp {Bonefish Grill Inspired}

adapted from the noshery.com
5 from 2 votes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the sauce...

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1 tsp. Sriracha Hot Sauce or more to taste
  • 1 Tbl. Agave Nectar or honey

For the shrimp & batter...

  • 1 lb. fresh shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk
  • 1/2 - 1 cup corn starch
  • 1/2 - 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • Peanut or canola oil for frying

For serving...

  • Shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • scallions thin sliced
  • red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

For the sauce...

  • Combine the sauce ingredients and reserve.

For the shrimp...

  • Whisk together the egg and buttermilk in medium bowl. Add shrimp and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In large ziplock bag, combine cornstarch and panko bread crumbs.
  • Remove shrimp from egg/mixture 2-3 at a time, shake off excess, then drop into ziplock of crumbs and toss to coat. Remove to baking sheet. Continue until all shrimp have been coated. Add addtional corn starch and panko if required. Refrigerate shrimp for 30 minutes before frying if possible.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok to 350 degrees. Test with small piece of bread...should sizzle immediately when dropped in oil and turn golden brown within 30 seconds.
  • Fry shrimp 2-3 at a time for 1-2 minutes. They will only be a light golden brown, however do not overcook. Remove to drain on a brown paper bag or paper towels.
  • Once shrimp are cooked, gently toss in sauce, then serve over shredded lettuce/cabbage and sprinkle with scallions.