Recipes » The Best Bang Bang Shrimp Salad

The Best Bang Bang Shrimp Salad

fb iconpinterest iconpinterest iconlinkedin iconbuffer icon

Bang Bang Shrimp has been widely popular in many restaurants but you’ll be amazed at how incredibly easy it is to prepare this dish at home in less than 20 minutes.

Why does bang bang shrimp tastes so good? It is because of the bang bang sauce. A spicy and creamy bang bang sauce with a kick of Sriracha, or any other hot chile sauce, brings out the best in this delicious shrimp dish. The bang bang sauce makes the shrimp taste absolutely amazing and irresistible!

bang-bang-shrimp-salad
If you’d prefer to have Bang Bang shrimp as an appetizer, double the amount of shrimp and sauce ingredients listed below and omit the salad part. Generally speaking, the amount of shrimp listed below makes enough for two large main-course size salads; However, if your bang-bang shrimp salad is going to be an appetizer or lunch, it’ll serve 4.

homemade bang bang shrimp budget101

How to Make Bang Bang Shrimp

In a medium bowl combine flour, panko, cayenne, salt, and pepper, whisking to combine.

coating for fried shrimp

In a separate shallow bowl, beat an egg. Drop the shrimp into the egg beaten egg.

egg wash shrimp

Heat the canola oil to 350F in a medium-sized heavy saucepan or home fryer.

heat oil

Dip the shrimp into the egg, coating it thoroughly, then dredge it with the seasoned panko/flour mixture. Repeat until all the shrimp are coated.

Fry them until they are golden brown and form a “C” shape, indicating they are fully cooked.

deep frying shrimp

Drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.

fried shrimp

Repeat until all of the shrimp have finished cooking.

deep fried shrimp

Once the shrimp have drained on the paper towels for a moment, coat them thoroughly in the homemade bang bang sauce.

bang bang sauce

Finally, add them to the top of a lush salad.

bang bang shrimp salad

There’s really no way to do this wrong, you can use cubes of cheese, add tomatoes, green peppers, or whatever other veggies you happen to have on hand. If you want a little extra spice, add an extra teaspoon or two of Sriracha.

bang-bang-shrimp-salad

Tried this recipe? Mention @Budget101com or tag #Budget101

Love this Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe? Pin it!

Bang Bang Shrimp- add it to your favorite salad or enjoy it as a delicious appetizer. #BangBangShrimp #Bang #DirtCheap #MYO #Budget101

View More Recipes

1 thought on “The Best Bang Bang Shrimp Salad”

  1. 5 stars
    Bang Bang Shrimp Salad is one of the best salads I’ve ever had. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the salad is tossed in a delicious bang bang sauce. The combination of flavors is perfect. I highly recommend this salad to anyone who loves Bang Bang shrimp. It’s definitely one of my favorite dishes!

    Reply

Leave a Comment