Bang Bang Shrimp

Google Bang Bang Shrimp and you are likely to find a zillion different recipes for this appetizer. Created originally by Bonefish Grill and without a doubt one of it's best-sellers, the dish has Thai roots and gets it's name from the Sriracha sauce used in the dressing that gives it the bang! Crunchy, with a touch of sweetness from the mayo and the heat from the hot sauce, it creates a perfect combination for any palate, esppecially since the heat can be adjusted to your taste. Some recipes call for the use of breadcrumbs and go with the flour, eggs and breadcrumb routine - I prefer the cornstarch which creates a thin and crunchy shell and absorbs less oil. ( I tell myself this!) Either way this is one foolproof recipe and I guarantee, quite addictive!

My Recipe for Bang Bang Shrimp:

20 large Shrimp

2 T cornstarch

salt to taste

1/4 tsp chili powder

oil for deep frying

2 cups coleslaw mix

2 T Mayo

1 T Sriracha sauce ( Thai Chili Sauce)

1. Heat oil in a deep pan. Clean and rinse the shrimp and place in a ziploc bag with the cornstarch, salt and chili powder. Shake the bag to coat the shrimp, tap off excess and deep fry.

2. Pile the coleslaw mix on a plate. Combine the mayo and Sriracha well in a bowl and toss the fried shrimp in it. Place over the slaw and garnish with splashes of Sriracha. ( I used a hot habanero sauce for this, to kick it up a few...)