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Bang Bang Shrimp Bowl Recipe – Crispy, Spicy & Flavor-Packed

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This Bang Bang Shrimp Bowl features crispy fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce served over jasmine or basmati rice with fresh vegetables and garnishes for a restaurant-style meal at home.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice + 1 cup milk)
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt (for shrimp coating)
  • ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 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 (for sauce)
  • 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 (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, 2 tbsp Sriracha, honey/maple syrup, and rice vinegar. Adjust heat, sweetness, and salt. Chill 15–20 minutes.
  2. Pat shrimp dry. Set up two bowls: one with buttermilk, one with flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip shrimp in buttermilk, then dredge in flour mixture. Shake off excess. Repeat for all shrimp.
  4. Heat oil to 350–375°F. Fry shrimp in batches 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on wire rack. Season lightly with salt.
  5. Cook rice as directed. Dice cucumber, shred carrots, slice green onions, chop cilantro, prepare lime wedges, and measure sesame seeds.
  6. Toss fried shrimp with 2/3–3/4 of chilled sauce. Spoon rice into bowls, top with cucumber, carrots, sauced shrimp. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, cilantro, lime wedge, and drizzle remaining sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust Sriracha for desired spice level.
  • Can substitute shrimp with chicken for variation.
  • Make sauce ahead and chill for convenience.

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