hrThis Bonefish grill copycat bang bang shrimp is easiest party shrimp recipe that you can make. In just 10 minutes you have the most delicious, crispy, spicy shrimp that’s easily a crowd pleaser!
If you had a chance to taste Bonefish grill shrimp you are well aware of this amazing shrimp and what we are about to discuss in this post.
It might not be exactly the same bang bang shrimp recipe that the restaurant creates(according to my husband who actually had tasted shrimp a few years back during his travel), but this copycat recipe would definitely won’t disappoint you.
And if you are new to this shrimp recipe (just like me, who only have heard wonderful things about it but had no a chance to taste it) this is simply the great shrimp dish and you would agree to it once you cook this dish.
Thanks to Food magazine for coming up with copycat recipe of this popular shrimp dish. Now I could also create it at home, even though I haven’t had a chance to taste the real thing.
And trust me on this one, this shrimp is too hard to resist, you won’t stop eating! It’s creamy, crispy, sweet, spicy and most addictive appetizer! Hands down, this is an ultimate appetizer to any party.
Ridiculously addictive creamy and spicy sauce bursting out of crispy shrimp throughout makes this shrimp ultra-delicious, you’ll go licking your spoon! Yes that sweet chili sauce is so good.
What Is Bang Bang Shrimp
This is a popular appetizer from the most popular restaurant Bonefish Grill. The world is going crazy over Bonefish Grill restaurant’s Shrimp recipe! Both with crowd who have tasted it and with crowd who just haven’t it, everybody loves it!
This crispy crunchy shrimp is covered with sweet and spicy creamy sauce which is the real star of the dish. Yes the sauce is the star! We are talking about this super addictive sauce that is spoon licking good.
This dish is served great as an appetizer over a bed of iceberg lettuce. You could also serve it as a meal over a bed of steamed rice.
Let’s talk about the star here!
Bang Bang Shrimp Sauce
I’ve got three words to describe the sauce.
Sweet
Spicy
Creamy
Sweet and spicy sauce has mayonnaise as the base. Combine mayonnaise with Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha sauce. You can add in garlic powder too for added flavor. That’s it, it’s that easy to make most addictive sauce.
Bang bang sauce particularly is great with fried shrimp. Or even fried chicken. I’d say anything fried, just smoother it with bang bang sauce! If you are looking for ridiculously easy and tasty appetizer sauce, bang bang sauce is what you need to try. Serve it as dipping sauce with any fried appetizers.
How to Make Bang Bang Shrimp
Pick fresh juicy shrimps. The dish only tastes as good as shrimps, fresh shrimps are always better.
Remove the head and peel the shell. De-vein and clean it thoroughly.
Using kitchen towel, pat dry shrimp completely.
Pro-Tip: Your shrimp wont turn crispy as expected if you do not dry it completely.
I like to season my batter for coating shrimp. If you are not particular about seasoning, skip it. Well seasoned shrimps are so much better than bland ones.
Prepare flour mix but whisking corn flour, salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare buttermilk but whisking in a dash of salt.
Soak cleaned and dry shrimp in buttermilk mix for about a minute. DO NOT marinate shrimp for longer. Shrimp will begin to cook in buttermilk if left longer.
Remove shrimp from buttermilk.
Coat it well in corn flour. Shake off excess flour.
Pro-Tip: use one hand to coat shrimp in liquid marinade and the other hand to coat in dry marinade. No more cakey hands!
Heat canola oil in a pan.
Deep fry shrimps in hot canola oil for about 1 to 2 minutes on each sides or until golden brown.
Pro-Tip: Fry shrimp in batches, do not crowd the pan.
Oil should be hot to get golden brown fried shrimp. Use thermometer in case you want to be safe. Heat up oil to 375 degrees, then start frying shrimps.
Remove fried shrimp from oil and place it on plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
Pour to your hearts content bang bang sauce over the shrimp, toss to coat evenly. You can drizzle the sauce over bang bang shrimp if you prefer it that way.
If you are left with little sauce, use it for dipping.
Sprinkle green onions on top, little sesame seeds.
Serve shrimp immediately over a bed of iceberg lettuce leaf.
Fried shrimp coated in creamy sauce will begin to turn soggy if left on the counter.
Can You Make Baked Bang Bang Shrimp
Of course you can. Baked battered shrimp in pre-heated oven at 375 F for about 8 to 10 minutes, then flip it over and bake for another 7 minutes or until shrimps turn golden brown.
How To Serve Bang Bang Shrimp
This shrimp is popularly served as appetizer over a bed of iceberg lettuce leaves. You could also serve it as entrée or mail dish with a bowl of steamed rice.
But don’t just stop there. You could make this shrimp recipe at home and serve it the way you like it.
Over a bed of salad – yes, works great as salad ingredient.
Shrimp tacos – yes. Yet another popular way to serve this shrimp.
Bang bang shrimp pasta – how about that! I’m definitely trying it next week.
Tips To Make Bang Bang Shrimp
- Select fresh juicy shrimps for the dish.
- Pat dry shrimps completely to get golden brown fried shrimps.
- Do not overcook shrimps. Nobody wants to taste rubbery shrimps.
- Even if your shrimps don’t turn golden brown, remove it from oil in maximum 3 to 3 ½ minutes.
- Use one hand to coat shrimp in liquid marinade and the other hand to coat in dry marinade. No more cakey hands!
- Fry shrimp in batches, do not crowd the pan.
- To add more flavor to the dish, season corn flour with garlic powder, smoked paprika along with salt and pepper.
- The shrimp sauce can be packed with more flavors if you like. Add little minced garlic (or garlic powder) and honey along with Thai sweet chili sauce and Sriracha.
Here are more great appetizer recipes for you to try-
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Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimps peeled and deveined
- 1 cup corn flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Canola oil for deep frying
For the sauce-
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 teaspoon Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoon sriracha or as per spice preference
- 1 teaspoon honey optional
For garnish-
- Green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Remove the head and peel the shell. Devein and clean it thoroughly.
- Using kitchen towel, pat dry shrimp completely.
- Pro-Tip: Your shrimp wont turn crispy as expected if you do not dry it completely.
- I like to season my batter for coating shrimp. If you are not particular about seasoning, skip it. Well seasoned shrimps are so much better than bland ones.
- Prepare flour mix but whisking corn flour, salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare buttermilk but whisking in a dash of salt.
- Soak cleaned and dry shrimp in buttermilk mix for about a minute. DO NOT marinate shrimp for longer. Shrimp will begin to cook in buttermilk if left longer.
- Remove shrimp from buttermilk.
- Coat it well in corn flour. Shake off excess flour.
- Pro-Tip: use one hand to coat shrimp in liquid marinade and the other hand to coat in dry marinade. No more cakey hands!
- Heat canola oil in a pan.
- Deep fry shrimps in hot canoli oil for about 1 to 2 minutes on each sides or until golden brown.
- Pro-Tip: Fry shrimp in batches, do not crowd the pan.
- Oil should be hot to get golden brown fried shrimp. Use thermometer in case you want to be safe. Heat up oil to 375 degrees, then start frying shrimps.
- Remove fried shrimp from oil and place it on plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
- Pour to your hearts content bang bang sauce over the shrimp, toss to coat evenly. You can drizzle the sauce over bang bang shrimp if you prefer it that way.
- If you are left with little sauce, use it for dipping.
- Sprinkle green onions on top, little sesame seeds.
- Serve bang bang shrimp immediately over a bed of iceberg lettuce leaf.
- Any leftover sauce can be used for dipping.
Comments & Reviews
Linds B says
This looks amazing! I would like to make these for my daughter’s first communion reception. Do you think I could fry the shrimp, then leave them in the oven on warm for an hour or two then throw on the sauce when we get home and serve? Or do you think that would ruin the integrity?
Jyothi Rajesh says
I haven’t tested this, but I can guess and answer to your query. You can place fried shrimp on cooling rack over baking tray and place in oven. I do not recommend leaving shrimp for long in oven, an hour should be ok I guess.
Jacque says
I made this dish last night and it was better than the original. My husband requested that I make it again very soon.
jyothirajesh says
Oh wow, i’m so glad to hear that. I never really had a chance to taste the actual bang bang shrimp, but the homemade version was killer. Now to have a validation of the recipe fell great! Thank you for trying and enjoying the recipe!
Daniela says
Wow! I barely eat shrimp and these look so good :)! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe and these pics!
jyothirajesh says
Thank you
Dominique | Perchance to Cook says
This bang bang shrimp looks better than any I’ve seen at a restaurant!! It looks incredibly delicious! I’m saving this recipe to try for later!
jyothirajesh says
Thank you
Charity says
I’ve never had the Bonefish Grill version, but I LOVE bang bang shrimp….well any fried shrimp really! I have to make this recipe!
jyothirajesh says
Thank you Charity, hope you like it
Karyl Henry says
I love Bang Bang shrimp, but I’ve never tried to make it at home. This looks like something I definitely need to add to my must-make list, becuase this looks just as good as the restaurant version
jyothirajesh says
Thank you, do give it a try
Chef Markus Mueller says
Does it matter if you use corn.flour or all-purpose wheat flour? Would it effect the crispyness?
jyothirajesh says
I really haven’t noticed any difference in crispyness. I would replace corn flour with all purpose flour any time
michele says
Sweet heat and crunchy? Ive never had bang bang shrimp but I LOVE LOVE LOVE how these look and the ingredients are things I already have in my kitchen! Definitely making this ! Thanks so much!
jyothirajesh says
Thank you Michele
Linda says
I love Bang Bang Shrimp especially Bonefish Grills version. It’s great to have a recipe that I can make at home and we can enjoy it during the upcoming basketball playoffs. Spicy, sweet and crunchy – it’s heaven!
jyothirajesh says
Thank you Linda! If you ask me the sauce took the dish to whole new level!
Lauren says
Wow! This looks amazing! There aren’t any bonefish grills around here so I’m totally looking forward to trying this at home. This will be a great appetizer to serve for company!
jyothirajesh says
Your own version of bang bang shrimp will not disappoint you Lauren. That’s what I did. Hope you try it
Julie says
I’ve never been to a Bonefish Grill so I’ve never tried bang bang shrimp, but I’ve heard os much about them through the online food universe. Can’t wait to give them a go at home!
jyothirajesh says
Same here, never been there but heard so much from husband who had a chance to taste the dish and online. I’m glad I tried at home and it was deee-liciously addictive!
Alisha Rodrigues says
I love shrimps. This recipe has a good combination of ingredients. Loving the creamy texture on the crisply fried shrimps. Definitely, a must try !!
jyothirajesh says
Thank you Alisha
Emmeline says
This looks like such a yummy appetizer!! And I had no idea it was so quick to make! I actually had bang bang shrimp once at a restaurant here in Stockholm, Sweden – so it seems to have travelled all over!
jyothirajesh says
Thank you Emmeline
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
Bang Bang Shrimp is sooooooo good. I always order this when I see it on a menu. Your version looks so good and I can’t wait to give it a try!
jyothirajesh says
Thank you, glad you liked it
Jenni LeBaron says
These look fantastic! I love that you get the crunch from the batter and the sweet heat from the honey sriracha. I appreciate the tip about drying your shrimp thoroughly in order to get the best crunch!
jyothirajesh says
Thank you Jenni.
Mahy Elamin says
The perfect copycat recipe – love that I can now enjoy it at home! Thank you so so much! I have it on my meal plan for tomorrow – can’t wait!!!
jyothirajesh says
Glad this is helpful Mahy
Danielle Wolter says
i can almost taste this shrimp. the creaminess and spiciness sound so incredible. Loving all the flavors!
jyothirajesh says
Thank you Danielle
Usha Rajan says
Thanks for the bang bang shrimp recipe.Bone fish grill is our all time favorite place . Now I can enjoy it in our own home . Going to make it tonight .
Thanks
Jyothi Rajesh says
Hope you like it