Bang Bang Shrimp Sliders
These Bang Bang Shrimp Sliders are inspired by one of my favorite starters. They're great as an appetizer or perfect for dinner on their own!
Equipment
- Food Processor
- bowls
- Quarter baking sheet
- Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 pound peeled deveined shrimp coarsely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup thin-sliced scallions plus more for garnish
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 8 slider buns
- 8 green leaf lettuce pieces
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Japanese mayo (or regular mayo)
- 1/4 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- 1-2 tablepsoons sriracha
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the melted butter, half of the shrimp and the egg and give it about 10 to 12 pulses until chopped up, but slightly coarse. Transfer to a large bowl and add in the remaining shrimp, breadcrumbs, scallions, garlic, ginger, sriracha and soy sauce. Mix until just combined. Divide and shape into 8 patties and place on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the cornstarch onto a shallow dish. Dredge each shrimp patty in the cornstarch, shaking off the excess, and making sure they're evenly coated. Fill a frying pan with about 2-inches of oil and set over moderate heat. Once hot, carefully add in 4 of the shrimp patties. Fry until golden brown on both sides, flipping over halfway through, and fully cooked, about 2 to 4 minutes, per side, depending on how thick they are. Drain and transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly with salt and set aside. Continue frying the remaining patties.
- To make the sauce, in a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, sweet chili sauce and sriracha until smooth. Set aside.
- To assemble the sliders, split open the buns and top each bottom bun with sauce and a lettuce leaf. Place a fried shrimp patty on top and spoon more of the sauce on. Sprinkle with scallions and place the top bun on. Serve immediately and enjoy!