Bang Bang Shrimp

Ingredients#

• 1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Seasoning (divided between the flour and panko)
  • 3 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 3 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
• Sauce (optional)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tsp sriracha, or to taste
  • ½ lime, juiced

Directions#

Shrimp#

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk the flour with 1 tsp each of garlic powder, cayenne, and smoked paprika in a shallow bowl.
3. Beat the eggs until frothy in a second bowl.
4. Combine the panko with the remaining garlic powder, cayenne, and smoked paprika in a third bowl. Add salt to taste. Drizzle in the olive oil and toss until every flake is evenly coated — add a little more oil if needed.
5. Dredge each shrimp in the seasoned flour, dip in the egg, then press firmly into the panko. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 13–15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Sauce (optional)#

1. Stir together the mayonnaise and Thai sweet chili sauce.
2. Mix in the sriracha and lime juice to taste.
3. Serve alongside the shrimp as a dipping sauce or drizzle over the top.

Notes#

• Use chopsticks for breading — keeps your hands clean and makes cleanup much easier.
• Adjust the cayenne across all three stations to control heat level.