Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Bangin Good Shrimp
Bangin Good Shrimp is made with shrimp, light mayonnaise, and Thai Sweet Chili Sauce.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Appetizers · Appetizers & snacks · Lunch
- Primary protein
- Seafood
- Cuisine
- Chinese · Asian · Japanese
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the thickener
Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.
2. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
3. Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
Get to know the ingredients
light mayonnaise
In the method: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce and Sriracha.
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
In the method: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce and Sriracha.
Sriracha (to taste)
In the method: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce and Sriracha.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 5 tbsp light mayonnaiseIngredient note
Source: 3 tbsp Thai Sweet Chili SauceIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp Sriracha (to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 1 lb large shrimp (shelled and deveined weight after peeled)Ingredient note
Source: 2 tsp cornstarchIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp canola oilIngredient note
Source: 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce (or butter lettuce)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup shredded purple cabbageIngredient note
Source: 4 tbsp scallions (chopped)
How to make it
0 of 6 steps completeMake room for Bangin Good Shrimp
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Place shrimp on lettuce and top with scallions.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce and Sriracha.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
When oil is hot add the shrimp to hot pan and cook tossing a few times until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: skinnytaste.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.