Dinner for 4
Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp get a seasoned breadcrumb crust, fry until crisp, and finish with a creamy ginger-chili sauce.
$13.89for 4 servings
$3.47 per serving$13.89 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.85Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.42Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.89 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaOlive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastesHot sauceSoy sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp
- 2 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cajun spice
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 green onion (optional)
- 1/2 cup japanese mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp soy sauce
Steps
- Soak the shrimp in the buttermilk for 10 minutes, then drain them well.
- Mix the cornstarch, breadcrumbs, salt, Cajun spice, and pepper in a shallow bowl, then coat the shrimp.
- Heat one-quarter inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until crisp and 145 F.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, ginger, parsley, sesame oil, garlic, and soy sauce in a bowl.
- Toss the cooked shrimp with the sauce and sprinkle with green onion.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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