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