Description
Bang Bang Shrimp is a crispy oven baked shrimp recipe tossed with a creamy sweet and spicy sauce. This dish delivers restaurant style flavor using simple pantry ingredients and an easy baking method that keeps the shrimp light, crunchy, and full of bold taste. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, this Bang Bang Shrimp is ideal for weeknight meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
One pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
One cup all purpose flour
Two large eggs
Two cups panko breadcrumbs
Two tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
One teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Four tablespoons mayonnaise
Four tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Two tablespoons alcohol free sriracha or hot sauce
Juice of two fresh limes
Two teaspoons honey
Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper
2. Mix panko breadcrumbs with olive oil garlic powder salt and pepper until evenly coated
3. Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl until smooth
4. Place flour in a separate bowl and lightly season
5. Pat shrimp dry then coat each shrimp in flour egg and breadcrumb mixture
6. Arrange shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet
7. Bake until shrimp are golden crispy and cooked through
8. Whisk mayonnaise sweet chili sauce sriracha lime juice honey and salt in a bowl
9. Drizzle sauce over shrimp or serve on the side
10. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve immediately
Notes
Use medium to large shrimp for the best texture and presentation
Drying the shrimp before coating helps the breading stick properly
Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even crisping
The sauce can be adjusted by adding more honey for sweetness or more sriracha for heat
Shrimp should be opaque and firm when fully cooked
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American