Description
A lighter, flavorful take on the classic Bang Bang shrimp, served in a nourishing bowl with fresh vegetables and grains.
Ingredients
450 g (1 lb) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
120 ml (½ cup) buttermilk
100 g (¾ cup) cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Cooking spray
120 ml (½ cup) mayonnaise
60 ml (¼ cup) sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sriracha
2 cups (400 g) cooked brown rice or quinoa
1 cup (150 g) shredded red cabbage
1 cup (150 g) shredded carrots
1 avocado, sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
Soak shrimp in buttermilk for 10–15 minutes.
Mix cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Coat shrimp evenly in the mixture.
Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
Arrange shrimp in a single layer and spray lightly with oil.
Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, and sriracha to make the sauce.
Toss cooked shrimp in the sauce.
Assemble bowls with rice, vegetables, and shrimp.
Garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust spice level by modifying the sriracha amount.
For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Store components separately for best meal prep results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes