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Bang Bang Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp are an irresistible mouthful of crispy fried shrimp drizzled in a tantalisingly tangy dip.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: starter
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: bang bang shrimp
Servings: 4 people
Author: Julia Frey of Vikalinka

Ingredients

  • 450g / 1 lbs shrimp (prawns in UK)
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch (cornflour)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 3-4 tbsp vegetable oil for frying

For the sauce

  • 125ml / 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp Thai sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha or Indonesian sambal oelek (I prefer sambal oelek)

Instructions

  • In a medium and shallow bowl combine the cornstarch, salt, garlic powder and white pepper. Toss the shrimp in the mixture.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or a large frying pan. Then shake off the excess cornstarch and place the coated shrimp in hot oil in a single layer. Cook for a couple of minutes till crispy on the outside. I recommend frying in batches to avoid overcrowding and steaming.
  • Remove the shrimp from the pan with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined wire rack, which will absorb excess oil.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle 3-4 tbsp over the shrimp and gently stir to coat and serve as a starter.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg