If you’re looking for a crispy, spicy, saucy appetizer or main dish that’s guaranteed to impress—Bang Bang Shrimp is calling your name. Lightly battered shrimp, fried until golden and tossed in a creamy, sweet-heat sauce that hits every tastebud… what more could you want?
This recipe brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your kitchen with simple ingredients and major payoff. Serve it as an appetizer, on top of rice bowls, in tacos, or over a salad—no matter how you dish it up, it bangs every time. 😏
While there are so many delicious ways to prepare shrimp; making the shrimp this way has to be one of my favorites! The sauce on the shrimp is spicy, sweet, creamy, and tangy, and the shrimp is light and crispy. A perfect union if you ask me!
INGREDIENTS FOR BANG BANG SHRIMP
- Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Mayo
- Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- Chili Garlic Sauce
- Egg
- Buttermilk
- Flour
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Salt and Black pepper
- Vegetable Oil
HOW TO MAKE BANG BANG SHRIMP
Step 1: Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and a splash of vinegar or lime juice. Set aside—you’ll want to drizzle extra later.
Step 2: Coat the Shrimp
Toss the shrimp in buttermilk, then dredge in a mixture of flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. The cornstarch helps make them extra crispy!
Step 3: Fry to Perfection
Heat oil in a skillet or deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.
Step 4: Toss + Serve
Gently toss the hot shrimp with the bang bang sauce, or drizzle the sauce on top if you want to keep that crispy crunch. Serve immediately!
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WHAT TO SERVE WITH BANG BANG SHRIMP 💥
While this shrimp is simply amazing on its own, it can be served many ways!
Appetizer-style: with toothpicks or lettuce cups
Rice bowls: over jasmine or coconut rice with veggies
Tacos: inside a warm tortilla with cabbage slaw and extra sauce
Salads: add to mixed greens with a drizzle of bang bang dressing
MORE SHRIMP RECIPES
- Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
- Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Grits
- Coconut Shrimp Curry
- Creole Shrimp Mofongo
- Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice
- Creamy Shrimp and Chicken Alfredo Pasta
- Spicy Shrimp Quesadillas
- Cajun Shrimp Pasta
- Easy Shrimp Boil
Craving More Bold Flavors?
Try my Cajun Chicken & Sausage Gumbo or Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Grits for more spicy, Southern-inspired comfort meals.
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Bang Bang Shrimp
Creamy, sweet, and spicy, this bang bang shrimp recipe will have you licking your fingers and craving more! Tastes just like the popular Bonefish Grill appetizer, maybe even better! 😏
Ingredients
- 1 lb. medium shrimp peeled and deveined
For the sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
For the egg mixture:
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the breading mixture:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For Frying:
- vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl add the mayonnaise, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, and Chili Garlic Sauce. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In a separate medium mixing bowl add the egg and buttermilk. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In another separate mixing bowl combine flour, panko bread crumbs, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk to combine.
- To Bread the Shrimp: Dip each shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip the shrimp in the egg mixture, and then dip the shrimp back in the flour mixture. Repeat for all the shrimp.
- Place the coated shrimp on a plate and place them in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
- In a skillet with deep sides add vegetable oil so it is 2 inches deep. Heat over medium heat until the oil is 350 degrees F.
- When the oil is hot & ready, carefully place the shrimp in the hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes total, turning halfway through the cooking process. Remove golden brown shrimp from the hot oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
- When all of the shrimp are done cooking, place them in a large mixing bowl. Spoon ¼ cup of the sauce over the shrimp, and toss to coat. Serve the remaining sauce with the shrimp. Garnish with green onions.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 550Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 2086mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 2gSugar: 13gProtein: 34g
This tastes sooo good! Just like Bonefish Grill. The whole family enjoyed it and now wants me to make it again!
Loved this recipe! The flavor was spot on and yes, very comparable to Bonefish Grill’s bang bang shrimp. Definitely a keeper!
Both my kiddo and my husband loved this recipe, they both said “forget the rice” we want more shrimp please!
Such a classic recipe that everyone loves! Your version was scrumptious and definitely a keeper!
These are my favorite and I lov ebeing able to make them at home!
There literally could not be a butter shrimp recipe! Packed with flavor and great with rice or on its own as an appetizer.
I love the combination of sweet and spicy flavors in this tasty shrimp recipe. Thank you for sharing
These bang bang shrimp are my absolute favorite appetizer! Excited to be able to make them at home.