Bang Bang Prawns Recipe (Bang Bang Shrimp, Firecracker Prawns)

For Marinating Prawns

• 500 grams Prawns (cleaned, deveined)
• 1 cup Milk
• 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 2 tsp Salt

For Outer Coating & Frying

• 1 cup Cornstarch
• 3 cups Refined Sunflower Oil (for Frying)

For Bang Bang Sauce

• ½ cup Mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp Chilli Garlic Paste (or Schezwan sauce)
• 4 tbsp Honey
• 3 tbsp Vinegar

For Garnishing

• 3 cups Lettuce (shredded)
• 2 no Spring onions greens (chopped finely)

1. 1

   Take prawns, milk, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper powder in a bowl and mix well. Cover and leave it to marinate for 2 hours in fridge.

2. 2

   Mix together the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust the sauces. Set aside till use.

3. 3

   Heat oil for deep frying. Take cornstarch in a bowl. Remove the prawns from the marination using tongs and drop it directly into the cornstarch. Coat it really well in the cornstarch.

4. 4

   Now drop this into the hot oil and fry till golden brown and crispy. It will take around 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon and take it in a bowl.

5. 5

   Pour the prepared bang bang sauce over the fried prawns and toss to combine. Spoon this over a bed of shredded lettuce, sprinkle top with spring onions. Serve hot.