Ingredients
For the shrimp
- 700 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 taza harina
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Frying oil
Bang Bang Mango Sauce
- 1 mango ataulfo maduro
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 cda sriracha
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cdita miel
- 1 pinch of salt
For decorating
- Cebollín picado
- Ajonjolí tostado
- Fresh cilantro
- Lemon wedges
Procedure
1. Preparar la salsa
always start with the sauce.
This way the flavors have time to integrate.
En la licuadora agreguen:
Mango
Mayonnaise
Sweet chili
Sriracha
Lemon
Honey
Salt
Blend until you get a completely silky sauce.
It should be: Sweet, Creamy, Slightly spicy, Very fresh
Store it in refrigeration.
2. Prepare the shrimp
Check that they are completely clean.
Dry them with paper towels.
Este paso es importantísimo.
Moisture prevents them from breading correctly.
Breading Station
On a plate place:
- Flour
- Fécula
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic
- Paprika
Mix.
In another bowl: Beaten eggs
In another: Panko
Bread
Pass each shrimp through:
Flour
Egg
Panko
Press lightly.
We want an even coating.
5. Freír
Heat oil over medium-high heat.
When it's ready.
Fry the shrimp in batches.
Approximately 2 minutes per side.
Until a beautiful golden color is achieved.
Remove onto a wire rack. Not onto paper towels.
The rack keeps them crispy.
Lightly Coat
Here's the secret.
Don't drown them in sauce.
Place the shrimp in a bowl.
Add only a few tablespoons of sauce.
Mix gently.
We want them to remain crispy.
7. Montaje
Serve on a platter.
Add on top:
- More sauce drizzled
- Ajonjolí
- Cebollín
- Cilantro
Finish with lemon.
If you prepared these Bang Bang shrimp, tell me in the comments if you left the sauce mild or spicier.
