Bang Bang Shrimp (Paleo, Whole30)
Bang Bang Shrimp is seriously addicting, made without buttermilk and completely gluten free, paleo and Whole30-friendly! Enjoy the crispy fried shrimp drizzled with creamy, spicy bang bang sauce as an appetizer, in tacos, or with pasta.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: bang bang shrimp, bang bang shrimp without buttermilk, paleo bang bang shrimp
Servings: 3
Calories: 408kcal
- 1 lb. shrimp large; thawed, peeled and deveined
- 1 egg whisked
- ¾ cup tapioca flour
- ⅓ cup avocado oil plus more as needed
Place the whisked egg into a shallow bowl, then pour the tapioca flour into a separate shallow bowl.
Pour the oil into a small saucepan, then heat it over medium-high heat; allow 2 minutes for it to warm up.
Meanwhile, dip ⅓ of the shrimp into the egg, then directly into the tapioca flour, making sure it's completely coated.
Place the shrimp into the oil and fry it for 2 minutes per side. Then, transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate or a cooling rack. Repeat this process until all of the shrimp are fried.
Last, make the sauce: whisk all of the sauce ingredients together until smooth. You can either dunk the shrimp completely into the sauce, or use the sauce as a condiment and dip the shrimp into it. Enjoy!
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation; serving size is 2-4
*Make sure to use mayo made with avocado oil if you want to keep this recipe paleo/whole30
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg