Bang Bang Shrimp
If you’re a regular at the Bonefish Grill, you probably know all about their signature appetizer, Bang Bang Shrimp. If you’re not, then boy, you don’t know what you’re missing.
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Bang Bang Shrimp – crispy, succulent shrimp coated in a spicy and creamy sauce. This irresistible appetizer will leave your taste buds craving for more. See how you can make this Bang Bang Shrimp to your home!
Recipe Notes:
Plain or greek yogurt: You could substitute mayonnaise or sour cream if necessary.
Sweet chili sauce: You can find this in the international aisle of most supermarkets. I used the Mae Ploy brand but you can use your favorite brand with great results.
Sriracha sauce: You can use another hot sauce, if you prefer, but the flavor will change slightly.
Honey: You can substitute a sprinkle of sugar but it may not combine with the other ingredients as well as honey does.
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Small or medium shrimp: You can make this dish with any sized shrimp but be aware that the amounts for the sauce and coating will likely not cover as much large or extra large shrimp.
Cooking oil: I like to use an oil with a high smoke point for this recipe, such as vegetable oil, avocado oil or grapeseed oil. You can also use olive oil but be aware that it may burn at higher temperatures.
How should I store my Bang Bang Shrimp?
Store any leftover Bang Bang Shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This recipe is best eaten the day it is made, otherwise the sauce will cause the breaded coating to get soggy. It can keep for up to 3 days if you don’t mind the change in texture. It does not freeze well unless you freeze the cooked shrimp separate from the sauce and make the sauce fresh when you reheat the shrimp. Be aware that the coating on the shrimp may change textures when frozen and reheated.
Can I cook this Bang Bang Shrimp in another way?
1. If you prefer not to fry your Bang Bang Shrimp you can certainly cook it in the oven or in an air fryer.
Follow the directions below:
To cook in the oven: preheat the oven for 400 degrees Fahrenheit and put aluminum foil, parchment paper or silicone mat on a baking sheet. Place the coated shrimp in an even layer and bake for 14 minutes. For a more even color, you can flip the shrimp after 7 minutes.
To cook in the air fryer: preheat your air fryer for several minutes to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray the fryer basket with cooking oil spray, put the shrimp in the basket in a single layer, and set the timer for 7-8 minutes. You may have to cook the shrimp in 2 batches so as to not overcrowd your air fryer. Air fry until the shrimp is opaque inside, flipping halfway through for even browning.
To save time: You can also skip the breading process in this recipe by buying frozen popcorn or beer-battered shrimp and cooking it according to the package directions. Mix the sauce together before cooking the shrimp and coat it immediately after cooking it. Be aware the flavor may be different due to the coating on the prepared shrimp.
Bang Bang Shrimp
- Combine the yogurt, sweet chili sauce, sriracha and honey in a bowl and whisk until fully combined. Set aside for now.
- Rinse the shrimp in cold water and then blot dry with paper towels.
- Lay out 3 shallow bowls. In the first bowl, mix together the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Whisk together the eggs in the second bowl. Put the panko breadcrumbs in the third bowl.
- Working in small batches, coat the shrimp in the flour-cornstarch mixture, shaking off the excess, dip it into the egg, shaking off the excess again, and finally in the panko breadcrumbs until coated.
- Once your shrimp is all coated, place ¼ cup cooking oil in a frying pan and heat it until it reaches 375 degrees or until it is shimmering and a drop of water placed in it will sizzle. Fry the shrimp on medium to medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and opaque inside.
- Drain the shrimp on paper towels. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to do multiple batches of shrimp.
- Once cooked and while still hot, toss the shrimp with the yogurt mixture until well coated.
- Serve warm and garnished with sliced green onions, optional.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup plain or Greek yogurt
- 4 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce plus more to taste
- 2 teaspoons honey to taste
Coating:
- 1 pound large raw peeled and deveined shrimp with or without tails
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2-3 large eggs beaten
- 1 ¼ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup cooking oil
- Sliced green onions optional garnish
Instructions
- Combine the yogurt, sweet chili sauce, sriracha and honey in a bowl and whisk until fully combined. Set aside for now.
- Rinse the shrimp in cold water and then blot dry with paper towels.
- Lay out 3 shallow bowls. In the first bowl, mix together the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Whisk together the eggs in the second bowl. Put the panko breadcrumbs in the third bowl.
- Working in small batches, coat the shrimp in the flour-cornstarch mixture, shaking off the excess, dip it into the egg, shaking off the excess again, and finally in the panko breadcrumbs until coated.
- Once your shrimp is all coated, place ¼ cup cooking oil in a frying pan and heat it until it reaches 375 degrees or until it is shimmering and a drop of water placed in it will sizzle.
- Fry the shrimp on medium to medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and opaque inside.
- Drain the shrimp on paper towels. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to do multiple batches of shrimp.
- Once cooked and while still hot, toss the shrimp with the yogurt mixture until well coated.
- Serve warm and garnished with sliced green onions, optional.
Nutrition
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