Bang Bang Shrimp Bowl: Easy & Delicious Dinner Recipe for a Flavor Explosion
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4-5 cups neutral oil for frying
- ¾ cup full-fat mayonnaise
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2-4 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Pinch of salt
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 large cucumber, finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, shredded or julienned
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a bowl.
- Thaw and pat shrimp very dry.
- Set up two shallow bowls for coating shrimp.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350-375°F.
- Fry shrimp in small batches.
- Prepare rice and vegetables.
- Toss shrimp with sauce and assemble the bowls.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour. Adjust the Sriracha to suit your heat preference.