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Bang Bang Shrimp

August 7, 2020 by Melissa 4 Comments

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This better-than-copycat Bang Bang Shrimp recipe is a restaurant favorite you can make even better at home. Save money, and enjoy this deliciousness at your own kitchen table as an appetizer or a main dish.

Bang Bang Shrimp

Better Bang Bang Shrimp

I sometimes hesitate to call recipes copycat, as I generally adapt a recipe to our taste. My family may be biased but, they think this is better than the famous dish served at Bonefish Grill. Admittedly, that makes my heart sing.

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Helpful Tips for Making Shrimp

  • The number one rule for cooking shrimp is not to over cook it. If you do, it will have the texture of a pencil eraser.
  • Shrimp cooks very quickly. Adapt the cooking time according to the size you choose to make.
  • I recommend using a medium-large size of shrimp for this recipe.
  • If you don’t have buttermilk, add 1 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice or white vinegar per 1 cup of whole milk. Allow to sit on the counter for 5 minutes, then proceed.
  • To maintain the crispness of the fried shrimp, I prefer to drizzle it lightly with sauce and serve the remainder on the side for those who may like to add more.
  • Should you choose to toss the shrimp with sauce, only do so just before eating then, immediately serve.
  • The sauce may be made in advance and chilled until using.

 

Bang Bang Shrimp on a platter

Other Shrimp Recipes to Enjoy

  • Kickin’ Shrimp Salad
  • Buffalo Shrimp
  • Easy Shrimp Creole
  • Kickin’ Fried Shrimp
  • You may also enjoy this recipe for Shrimp and Okra Hush Puppies from My Recipes

 

 

Bang Bang Shrimp

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Bang Bang Shrimp

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, seafood
Cuisine: American, Asian-inspried
Keyword: bang-bang-shrimp, copycat-bang-bang-shrimp, fried-shrimp-recipes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 lb medium-large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • vegetable or peanut oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Asian-style sweet chili sauce (I use Thai sweet chili sauce)
  • 2 Tbsp sriracha hot sauce may adjust to taste
  • 1-2 Tbsp honey

Instructions

  • Whisk together buttermilk and egg. Add shrimp, toss until evenly coated. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • In a gallon size plastic storage bag toss together panko, flour, cornstarch, salt, lemon pepper, garlic and onion powder. Set aside.
  • Remove shrimp from chilled buttermilk, draining in a colander to allow excess to drip off. Add to breading in plastic bag, seal and toss until evenly coated. Open bag and chill for 30 minutes, then repeat sealing and tossing to coat with breading about halfway through and again just before frying..
  • To prepare: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or dutch oven to 360-365°F.
  • Working in batches, cook shrimp until golden and crispy turning as needed for about 2-3 minutes total. Transfer to a paper towel-lined sheet pan or platter.
  • Meanwhile, to make the sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha and honey in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Serve immediately, drizzled with sweet chili sauce and additional on the side. (May toss shrimp lightly with sauce, if preferred)
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Comments

  1. Brandon D Snyder says

    August 11, 2020 at 4:09 pm

    Can’t wait to try this recipe! Can you use an air fryer for this??

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      August 11, 2020 at 7:07 pm

      I haven’t tested it but, I’m sure you could, yes!

      Reply
  2. Morgan Vidal says

    August 7, 2020 at 11:07 am

    I am always confused about what type of shrimp to buy. What kind of shrimp do you purchase? Previously frozen? Frozen bags from Costco? Farm raised? Fresh?

    So many options. Thank you for your recommendations!

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      August 7, 2020 at 11:21 am

      Hi Morgan, I completely understand. Yes, I often buy uncooked, frozen bags of shrimp from Costco or my local grocery store. I am partial to Gulf shrimp. Fresh is certainly fine but, the quality of the frozen Gulf shrimp I routinely purchase is delicious and of course, you have the flexibility of storing it a bit longer. I typically thaw it just before cooking in cold water, and drain. Perfect.

      Reply

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