Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups mayonnaise
• 0.25 cups Thai-style sweet chili sauce
• 3 dashes Sriracha hot chile sauce , or to taste
• 0.5 cups cornstarch , or as needed
• 1 pound medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
• oil for frying
• 8 lettuces leaves
• 1 bunch green onion , chopped, or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Working in batches, cook the shrimp until they are lightly browned on the outside and no longer transparent in the center, about 3 to 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain.

6. 6

   Put cooked shrimp in a bowl and pour chile sauce mixture over the shrimp; toss gently to coat.

7. 7

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