Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp®

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Thai-style sweet chili sauce
• 3 dashes Sriracha hot chile sauce, or to taste
• 1/2 cup cornstarch, or as needed
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Oil for frying
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped, or to taste

Directions

Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chile sauce, and Sriracha hot sauce together in a bowl.

Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl. Gently press shrimps into cornstarch to coat; shake off any excess.

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Working in batches, cook the shrimp until they are lightly browned on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Put cooked shrimp in a bowl and pour chile sauce mixture over the shrimp. Toss gently to coat.

Line a serving bowl with lettuce leaves. Pour shrimp into bowl and top with green onion.