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Bang Bang Shrimp for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword bang bang sauce, dinner for one, quick shrimp recipe, spicy shrimp
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Pan-seared shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy mayonnaise, sriracha, and sweet chili sauce.

Ingredients

Bang Bang sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sriracha (less for a milder version)
  • 2 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika

Shrimp

  • 6–8 large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp avocado oil divided
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ⅛ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Directions

  • For the sauce, stir together the mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon of paprika. Set it aside.
  • In another bowl, toss the shrimp with ½ teaspoon of the oil, the remaining ¼ teaspoon of paprika, the ⅛ teaspoon of garlic powder, and the salt.
  • Heat the other ½ teaspoon of oil in an 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  • Move the shrimp to a bowl and toss with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the sauce.

Notes

The sauce makes about ½ cup, more than one serving needs. Keep the rest in the fridge for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 242g | Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 7.1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 1817mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1685IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1.7mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); shrimp counted as raw shrimp (one large peeled shrimp 14 g). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.