November 26, 2011

Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp

My copycat Bang Bang Shrimp

 This recipe was found at Food.com, and it is now a family favorite!

This is my adapted version after several tries:

Ingredients:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Mae Ploy Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
5 drops Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
1 lb raw shrimp (60-80ct), shelled, tailed, & deveined
1/2 cup cornstarch

Directions:
1.In small saucepan, combine mayo and both chili sauces together.  Keep warm on very low heat.
2.Coat shrimp with cornstarch.
3.Deep fat fry the shrimp for only a few minutes.
4.Transfer hot shrimp to mayo/chili mix. Coat quickly.
5.Serve in a lettuce lined bowl, top with chopped scallions.

I purchased every ingredient at my local Wal-Mart (chili sauces in the Asian Foods section).  The two bottles will be a year's investment, and it cost me only $6 for both bottles.

My homemade copy bang bang shrimp costs about $6 for 1lb of shrimp.  Bonefish is about $9 for 1/2 the amount.

Still...I do enjoy the real thing when our family goes for special dinners.  The Tilapia with Lemon Butter sauce is our favorite!!!  I doubt I can replicate that dish!!