Bang Bang Shrimp: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious twist on the classic Bang Bang Shrimp recipe featuring turkey bacon for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the sauce.
- Dredge the shrimp in cornstarch, shaking off excess.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Toss the cooked shrimp in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve shrimp topped with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For extra crunch, fry the shrimp in oil that is hot enough. Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
- You can adjust the sriracha for more or less heat based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Shrimp, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe