Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp
This bang bang shrimp recipe is a Bonefish Grill copycat easy to make at home! It's an irresistible appetizer with crispy, fried shrimp tossed in a sweet, spicy mayo chili sauce.
Ingredients
Bang Bang Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- Sriracha sauce , to taste
Fried Shrimp
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined, tails removed
- Canola oil , or peanut oil, for frying
- ¾ cup cornstarch
Instructions
Bang Bang Sauce
- In a bowl, stir together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chili sauce, and desired Sriracha until smooth.
Fried Shrimp
- In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 1 pound shrimp and stir to coat.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, add 2 to 3 inches of oil. Heat over medium heat until temperature reaches 375°F on a digital thermometer.
- In a shallow bowl, add 3/4 cup cornstarch. Using tongs, remove 1 shrimp from the buttermilk marinade, letting any excess drip off, and coat each side in cornstarch.
- Add the shrimp in batches to the oil and fry 1 to 2 minutes per side, until cooked through and light brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Return oil temperature to 375°F and repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Place in a serving bowl and add sauce. Toss to coat. Serve warm.
Notes
Frying: Keep the oil temperature at 375˚F with a digital thermometer (one that clips to the pot is helpful). Be sure to bring the oil back to temperature before frying a new batch.
Bang Bang Sauce: To make the sauce a little sweeter, add 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup. For extra spice, add some cayenne or hot sauce. To make it a little tart, and a dash of lemon juice.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat them on a baking sheet in the oven set at 350°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 9mg, Sodium: 427mg, Potassium: 48mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 59IU, Vitamin C: 0.03mg, Calcium: 37mg, Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
