Bangkok Shrimp with Kimchi Sweet Chili Buffalo Sauce Recipe
Bangkok Shrimp is an exciting fusion dish featuring crispy, corn starch battered shrimp tossed in a flavorful, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce combining kimchi, sweet chili, buffalo heat, and a hint of sweetness from honey and brown sugar. Perfect as an appetizer or main, this dairy-free shrimp recipe delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors with a crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai Fusion
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Shrimp Batter
- 1 ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- ¾ teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
Sauce
- ¼ cup ClevelandKitchen Classic Kimchi, pulsed in food processor
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- ⅓ cup mild buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons dairy free butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse and pat dry the peeled and deveined shrimp. In a bowl, mix the shrimp with corn starch and garlic pepper seasoning until each piece is evenly coated, ensuring a crisp, flavorful batter.
- Make the Sauce: In a food processor, pulse the classic kimchi until finely chopped. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the dairy-free butter, then add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the processed kimchi, sweet chili sauce, mild buffalo sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and brown sugar. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld together.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Add the battered shrimp in batches and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain crispness.
- Toss Shrimp in Sauce: Once all shrimp are cooked, add them to the saucepan with the prepared sauce. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat each shrimp with the delicious Bangkok-inspired sauce.
- Serve: Transfer the sauced shrimp to a serving dish and garnish as desired. Serve immediately as a shareable appetizer or complement with steamed rice for a main dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, make sure shrimp are dry before battering.
- You can adjust spice level by using a hotter buffalo sauce or adding fresh chili flakes.
- Dairy free butter keeps the recipe vegan-friendly if using plant-based shrimp substitutes.
- Serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro for a bright garnish.
- Leftover shrimp and sauce can be stored separately and reheated gently.
