Healthy Fried Shrimp? Try This Guilt-Free Bang Bang Recipe

Peel the shrimp and place them in a bowl.

Add 1 egg to the shrimp and mix it with your hands to coat the shrimp.

In a bag, combine 1 cup chickpea flour and 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, then shake to mix.

Take the shrimp and coat them in the chickpea flour mixture, shaking off excess flour.

Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and layer the shrimp in a single layer.

Sprinkle salt over the shrimp according to taste.

Bake the shrimp in a convection oven at 375°F until cooked.

Chop jalapenos and garlic for the sauce and place them in a blender.

Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil to the blender with the jalapenos and garlic, then blend until smooth.

In a pan, heat another tablespoon of sesame oil on medium heat and sauté the blended mixture for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.

Add 2 tablespoons coconut nectar to the pan and reduce heat to low, stirring occasionally.

Check the shrimp in the oven and flip them using a spatula to ensure even cooking.

Prepare 6 large green onions by washing and chopping them into small pieces.

Chop romaine lettuce for serving.

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