Bang Bang Shrimp

5 from 3 votes

This super crispy and flavorful bang bang shrimp recipe is SO delicious! This is a wonderful appetizer, or can be served as a main dish.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, seltzer, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Add the egg yolk to the batter and mix well.
Heat oil in a deep pan or large skillet over medium heat. The oil should be around 350°F (175°C) for deep frying. You can also use a deep fryer if you have one. Dry your shrimp and dip each shrimp into the batter, making sure to coat it evenly. Allow any excess batter to drip off before adding the shrimp to the hot oil.
Gently place the battered shrimp into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove the cooked shrimp from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by combining mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, sambal oelek, a dash of vinegar, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of honey. Adjust the quantities of sriracha and sambal according to your desired level of spiciness, and toss to combine. The sauce should have a creamy consistency with a perfect balance of heat, tanginess, and sweetness.
Toss the cooked shrimp in the sauce mixture (saving just a little of it to drizzle over the coated shrimp) until they are evenly coated.
Transfer the sauced shrimp to a serving dish. Sprinkle freshly chopped chives and a squeeze of lemon juice. Drizzle over any reserved sauce.