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Bang Bang Shrimp

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • Oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Mix the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl. Chill the sauce in the refrigerator.
  2. Marinate the shrimp in buttermilk for 10 minutes. In a separate dish, mix the cornstarch with salt.
  3. Remove shrimp from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Coat them in the cornstarch mixture.
  4. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
  6. Drain the shrimp on paper towels. Toss them in the chilled sauce until evenly coated.
  7. Serve the shrimp immediately with extra sauce on the side for dipping.