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! 😏

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

1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chili sauce, and garlic sauce.
2. In a separate bowl whisk together egg and buttermilk.
3. In a another bowl, combine flour, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika.
4. Bread the shrimp by dipping each shrimp in flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, then back into flour mixture.
5. Place coated shrimp on a plate and let it sit in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
6. Add enough vegetable oil for frying to a skillet. Heat until oil is 350 degrees F.
7. Carefully place shrimp in hot oil and fry for 3 minutes, turning halfway through. 
8. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate.
9. Place all cooked shrimp in a large mixing bowl spoon sauce over shrimp and toss to coat. Serve immediately!

WATCH ME MAKE THIS SHRIMP 😍

WHAT TO SERVE WITH BANG BANG SHRIMP 💥

While this shrimp is simply amazing on its own, it can be served many ways! It is really yummy served over rice! I love the flavor and fragrance of jasmine rice, so that is usually my go to. You can use white or brown rice. You can also serve this with some roasted veggies.

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

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Bang Bang Shrimp

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

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! 😏

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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

1. In a small mixing bowl add the mayonnaise, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, and Chili Garlic Sauce. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
2. In a separate medium mixing bowl add the egg and buttermilk. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
3. In another separate mixing bowl combine flour, panko bread crumbs, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk to combine.
4. 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.
5. Place the coated shrimp on a plate and place them in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. 
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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