Bang Bang Shrimp
Yield: 2 - 4 appetizers
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 to 12 cups vegetable oil
Spicy Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4-5 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (Sriracha sauce)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Egg Mixture:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup milk
Breading Mixture:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Salad or Garnish:
- romain lettuce
- chopped green onion
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl; cover and set aside.
- Combine beaten egg with milk in shallow bowl; set aside.
- Combine flour, panko, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and basil in another shallow bowl; set aside.
- Bread the shrimp by first coating each with the breading mixture. Dip breaded shrimp into the egg and milk mixture, and then back into the breading. Arrange the coated shrimp on a plate and pop them into the fridge for at least 20 minutes. This step will help the breading to stick on the shrimp when they are frying.
- Heat oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Use amount of oil required by your fryer.
- When oil is hot, fry shrimp 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on rack or paper towels.
- When all shrimp has been fried, drop the shrimp into a large bowl. Spoon about 1/4 cup of sauce over shrimp and stir gently to coat.
Source: Inspired by Bonefish Grill, recipe adapted from Secret Restaurant Recipes.