Buttermilk Fried Shrimp with Bang Bang Sauce
Crunchy Buttermilk Fried Shrimp tossed in sweet and spicy Bang Bang Sauce. Make a fan-favorite appetizer into a full meal at home.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb large shrimp peeled + deveined
- 1 c buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 c flour
- 1 c pankos bread crumbs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- oil for frying
Sriracha Mayo
- 1/2 c mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Garnishes
- Bib lettuce
- Cooked rice
- Avocado
- Scallions thinly sliced
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix together with a wire whisk the mayo, honey, lime juice, sriracha, vinegar, and fish sauce. It can be served at room temp or cold.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with the salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Pour the buttermilk over seasoned shrimp; marinate for 15-20 minutes. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, panko, salt, and garlic powder. Coat shrimp in the breading and all let them rest while the oil heats.
- Heat oil to 350 degrees in a skillet and fry in batches, being careful to not overcrowd the pan. Shrimp should cook for 2-3 minutes. They brown fairly quickly, so monitor the temperature. Drain on a wire rack.
Notes
Nutrition calculations do not include oil for frying.
Nutrition
Serving: 0g | Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 447mg | Sodium: 2523mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Iron: 6mg
Servings: 4
Calories: 598kcal