[mthomas58]

Just because I like you guys and gals I'm sharing the highly coveted, top secret recipe for Bang Bang Shrimp. There are a lot of copy cat attempts out on the web, but this is the real deal. Have made may times for guests always to rave reviews. We had a progressive Valentines dinner with 5 other couples in the neighborhood and this appetizer was the hit of the evening. We also served with chicken nuggets using Thomas Keller's brined buttermilk fried chicken recipe (from Ad Hoc - Napa) with bang bang sauce on the side since one our guests is allergic to seafood.


BANG BANG SHRIMP

Bang Bang Sauce:
1 cup Mayo
3 Tbl Chili Garlic Sauce (Maggi or other brand)
1 Tbl Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (Maggi or other brand)
1 ½ tsp Lemon Juice

Iceberg Lettuce
Seasoned Flour
1 ½ lbs raw shrimp
Peanut oil
4 Scallions
Buttermilk


1) Clean and de-vein 1 to 1 ½ lbs shrimp. Soak in buttermilk (in fridge) 30-45 minutes

2) Dredge shrimp in seasoned flour ( 1 ½ cup flour/ 1 tsp cayenne pepper/ 1 tbl ea. powdered garlic, powdered onion, black pepper and salt)

3) Deep fry shrimp 2 minutes in good clean peanut oil @ 350-360 degrees.

4) Remove shrimp and drain on paper towels.

5) Place shrimp in large bowl and add ½ of the Bang Bang Sauce and stir/toss to coat while warm. (add more sauce as needed to coat evenly)

6) Serve shrimp on bed of shredded iceberg lettuce and garnish with chopped green onions/scallions