Shrimp is my absolute favorite seafood. It’s such a versatile ingredient, and it’s so tasty no matter how it’s cooked.
Whenever I go to a restaurant, I always look for a yummy shrimp dish. When bang bang shrimp is on the menu, I’ll almost certainly order it. There’s something about battered, crispy fried shrimp smothered in a spicy and creamy Asian sauce that I simply can’t resist!
This recipe is a copycat for Cheesecake Factory’s bang bang shrimp. I must say that it tastes nearly identical, and it’s much cheaper to make yourself! You can fry these babies up in half an hour. Serve with a glass of sweet Moscato to balance out the spiciness of the dish.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
- cooking oil to saute
- green onions to garnish
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Asian chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Asian chili paste
- 2 tablespoons Asian chili oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Rinse, peel, and devein shrimp. Leave tail on shrimp if desired.
- Mix bang bang sauce ingredients and set aside. Add about 1/2 cup of sauce to shrimp and marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch and creole seasoning and set aside.
- Place around 3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Coat shrimp in cornstarch, dusting off excess.
- Cook shrimp in two batches in oil for about 3 minutes per side. Remove from oil place on paper napkin. Add more oil to pan if needed. Add shrimp back to pan and pour sauce over the shrimp.
- Serve immediately; garnish with green onions if desired.
Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News
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