Description
Spicy bang bang shrimp rice bowl delivers a flavor explosion of crispy, tangy goodness. Succulent shrimp nestled over fluffy rice creates a perfect balance that will make your taste buds dance with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 lb (454 grams) shrimp (peeled & deveined)
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) lime juice
Bowl Components:
- 2 cups (340 grams) cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) carrots (julienned)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the seafood by submerging shrimp in buttermilk, creating a tender base for crispy coating.
- Create a seasoned dredging mixture combining cornstarch with salt, black pepper, and paprika for a flavorful crust.
- Warm vegetable oil in a skillet, preparing for precise frying technique that ensures golden exterior and succulent interior.
- Carefully coat each shrimp in the seasoned cornstarch mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Fry shrimp in hot oil, transforming them to a beautiful golden-brown color with crisp edges, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove fried shrimp and let excess oil drain on absorbent paper towels, maintaining optimal crispiness.
- Craft a vibrant bang bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and fresh lime juice into a smooth, tangy blend.
- Generously toss crispy shrimp in the zesty sauce, ensuring complete and uniform coating.
- Construct rice bowls by layering fluffy rice as a foundational base.
- Artfully arrange sauced shrimp atop rice, accompanied by crisp cabbage, refreshing cucumber, and colorful carrots.
- Elevate presentation by sprinkling chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes to tenderize and add subtle tangy flavor, ensuring extra juicy and flavorful results.
- Use corn or rice flour instead of cornstarch for gluten-free option, creating equally crispy coating for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Control spice levels by adjusting sriracha amount in bang bang sauce, making the dish customizable for different heat preferences.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before dredging to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent oil splattering during frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 588
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 912 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 82 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg