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Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp - Best Shrimp Appetizer Ever

Oct 12, 2020 4 Comments

Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp is a sweet, spicy, and crispy Shrimp recipe, made with fresh Shrimps which are dipped in buttermilk, coated with Cornflour, and are fried until golden brown. And finally is topped with a sweet and spicy Bang Bang Sauce. This gets ready in under 10 minutes.
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Bang Bang shrimp on lettuce leaf

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Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp is a popular and loved Shrimp Appetizer recipe. This is a crispy, sweet, and spicy Shrimp Appetizer made with Cornstarch, Buttermilk, and a sweet & spicy Bang Bang Sauce. This crispy and saucy Asian based Appetizer takes just 10 minutes to get prepared and is just so tasty!

Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp is one of my all-time favorite Shrimp Appetizer recipes. I mean its seriously my favorite. The crispy and crunchy Shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy Bang Bang Sauce is always a delight. However, going to the restaurant and ordering it for everyone is never possible and we end up sharing with each other.

So, I thought of trying out this copycat recipe of Bang Bang Shrimp, and turns out its just the same flavors and taste, even at home!

Bang Bang shrimp on lettuce leaf

What do I love about this Bang Bang Shrimp?

I think the prime reason why people love Bang Bang Shrimp from Bonefish Grill is because of the sauce. Their Bang Bang Sauce is truly extraordinary. It's spicy, sweet, and creamy.

Also, the Shrimps are crispy and crunchy with the perfect tartness to them in every bite.

Bang Bang Shrimp with Bang bang sauce

What makes Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp so special?

Bonefish Grill's one of the best recipes is Bang Bang Shrimp. I think the key reasons for its extraordinary popularity is-

  • The perfect combination of sweet and savory: The sauce is spicy and equally sweet, while the Shrimps are savory and you love these contrasting flavor combinations.
  • The crispy Shrimps - The Shrimps from Bonefish Grill's Bang Bang Shrimp are never overcooked. It's perfectly crispy and crunchy.

Ingredients used to make Bang Bang Shrimp

Below are the ingredients which you'll need to make Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp.

  • 1/2 lbs (226gms) Deveined Shrimp - I have used 0.5 lbs of Shrimps which are deveined and cleaned.
  • 1/4 cup (32gm) Cornflour - Cornflour is the only thing that you'll need to coat your Shrimps with. Yeah, that's right, you do not need Panko.
  • 1/4 cup (32gm) Buttermilk - Buttermilk is required to dip the shrimps in it, before you coot it with Cornflour. This adds the perfect tartness to the shrimps and also makes them crispy.
  • Canola Oil - Canola Oil is used for deep frying the Shrimps.

Besides this, you'll need the Bang Bang Sauce ingredients mentioned below.

bang bang shrimp with cilantro on top

Ingredients used to make the Bang Bang Sauce

bang bang sauce ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon (16gm) Thai Sweet Chili Sauce - This is the most important ingredient for this sauce. It gives the typical sweet taste. You can find this in the International Aisle or at Asian Grocery stores or order it online.
  • 1/4 cup (32gm) Mayonnaise - A good quality Mayonnaise is what makes this sauce creamy and gives it that Peachy - Light Orang-ish hue!
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha - Sriracha will make this Bang Bang Sauce spicy.

How to make Bang Bang Shrimp

So, making the Bang Bang Shrimp requires just three important steps, and it gets done in just 10 minutes.

Step 1: The first step is to make the Bang Bang Sauce. For this take a mixing bowl and combine Sriracha, Mayonnaise, and Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. Mix everything and keep this Bang Bang Sauce aside.

Step 2: Take the Deveined and cleaned shrimps in a bowl and toss it with some Buttermilk. After 2 minutes, of them being soaked in the Buttermilk, take them off, drip off the excess liquid, and throw them in a bowl full of cornflour. Mix well using a spoon so that the Shrimps get evenly coated with the Cornflour.

Step 3: Heat Canola Oil in a Skillet and once the Oil is at 145 C or 300 F, you can carefully place the Shrimps in the hot oil. Make sure to dust off the excess Flour from the Shrimp, and then place them in the hot oil. Also, do not forget to check the temperature of the hot oil with an oven thermometer before you throw in the Shrimps to get deep-fried.

Bang Bang shrimp on lettuce leaf

What will happen if I use Cold Oil?

If you do not check the temperature and use Oil which is considerably cold, your Shrimps might get stuck to the bottom of the Pan and you will not be able to use them.

Also, if you use oil, which is too hot, your shrimps will blacken quickly and won't get cooked.

So, make sure you check the temperature of the Oil and use it only when it reaches 300F or 145 C.

Can I make Baked Bang Bang Shrimp?

Well, of course, you can! If you think that frying is too much of a tedious task, just place the well-coated Shrimps in a greased baking dish.

Spray the Cooking Spray over them and bake them for 10-15 minutes at 350F or 180C, or until they turn crispy and golden brown.

What to serve Bang Bang Shrimp with?

I love to serve this Bang Bang Shrimp with Coleslaw or Freshly Roasted Veggies.

My kids also love it with some Pasta. They make their very own Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta :).

You can toss this with some Rice or serve it as Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos by using this as a Taco Filling.

However, I think this is the best Party Appetizer. Especially for Game Nights, this makes for an excellent choice. Our Superbowl Fun is always incomplete without this Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp.

Can I make a Low Carb Keto Bang Bang Shrimp?

Of course, you can! You'll need to make the following replacements.

  • Thai Sweet Chili Sauce - Replace the Thai Sweet Chili Sauce with Sambal Sambal is an Indonesian spice mix that you can find in Asian Grocery stores.
  • Cornflour with Coconut Flour - To make a low carb - gluten free Bang Bang Shrimp, replace Cornflour with Coconut Flour.
  • Canola Oil with Tallow Oil - Tallow Oil for deep frying is just perfect.

Important Tips to make the best Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp

  • Fresh Shrimps - I always prefer to use Fresh Shrimps for this recipe. Fresh Shrimps get cooked quickly and result in crispy Bang Bang Shrimp.
  • Drip off the excess Buttermilk - Excess Buttermilk will make your Shrimps soft and mushy. So drip off the excess.
  • Dust off the excess Cornflour - Dust off the excess Cornflour from your Shrimps
  • Fry the Shrimps in small Batches - This will make sure your Pan is not crowded and each Shrimp has enough space to get fried and turn golden brown.
  • You can Garnish with Chives or chopped Scallions or Chopped Cilantro.
  • You can squeeze some Lemon juice on top and then serve it.

Other Shrimp Recipes you'll love

Creamy Coconut Shrimp 

Easiest Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Roasted Garlic

So, this was all about this Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp. I hope you loved this recipe and shall make it soon. If you happen to make this recipe, then comment below and rate this recipe. Also, tag me with #recipemagik on Instagram.

Bang Bang shrimp on lettuce leaf

Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp

Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp is a sweet, spicy, and crispy Shrimp recipe, made with fresh Shrimps which are dipped in buttermilk, coated with Cornflour, and are fried until golden brown. And finally is topped with a sweet and spicy Bang Bang Sauce. This gets ready in under 10 minutes.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
no resting time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 484kcal
Author: Surup

INGREDIENTS

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon Thai Sweet Chili Sauce 16gm
  • ¼ teaspoon Sriracha
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise 32gm

To coat and fry the shrimp

  • 0.5 lbs Shrimp Cleaned and Deveined
  • ¼ cup Buttermilk
  • ½ cup Cornflour
  • 3 Tablespoon Canola Oil for frying

Garnish

  • ¼ cup Scallions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro chopped
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INSTRUCTIONS

  • To make the Bang Bang Sauce, Take a mixing bowl. Add in the Mayonnaise, Sriracha, and Thai Sweet Chili Sauce in it. Mix everything well until combined. Your Bang Bang Sauce is ready. You can also add some Rice Vinegar for more true blue Asian flavors.
    bang bang sauce ingredients
  • Now, dip the Shrimps in a bowl full of Buttermilk. Allow them to rest there for 2 minutes so that the Shrimp soaks up some of the flavors. Then take the Shrimp off the Buttermilk. Drip off the excess Buttermilk and throw it in a bowl full of Cornflour.
    Coat each shrimp evenly with Cornflour. Dust off the excess flour from the Shrimps.
  • Heat some Canola Oil in a Skillet. use an oven thermometer to check the temperature of the oil. If it reaches 300F or 145 C, then add the Shrimps carefully into the hot oil.
    Fry each side of the Shrimp for about 2-3 minutes. Keep the flame to medium.
    Fry both sides of the Shrimp until they turn golden brown in color.
    Once, they turn golden brown, take them off the pan.
  • Garnish with chopped Scallions and chopped Cilantro. Serve the Shrimps on Lettuce Leaves.
    Drizzle the Bang Bang Sauce on top. Enjoy!
    Bang Bang Shrimp with Bang bang sauce

Notes

  • If you want even crispy Shrimp, coat them in Panko Breadcrumbs and then with Cornflour.
  • If you do not have Cornflour, use Whole Wheat Flour as a replacement.
  • To make Baked Bang Bang Shrimp, place the marinated and coated shrimps in a baking dish. Drizzle oil on top of them and bake for 10-12 minutes or until they turn golden brown on both sides.
  • To make Keto Bang Bang Shrimp, make the following replacements - 
  • Thai Sweet Chili Sauce with Sambal - Replace the Thai Sweet Chili Sauce with Sambal Sambal is an Indonesian spice mix that you can find in Asian Grocery stores.
  • Cornflour with Coconut Flour - To make a low carb - gluten free Bang Bang Shrimp, replace Cornflour with Coconut Flour.
  • Canola Oil with Tallow Oil - Tallow Oil for deep frying is just perfect.
Adapted from food.com

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Gina says

    October 12, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
    Yummmm! Love this recipe

    Reply
  2. Steve Garsinger says

    October 12, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    5 stars
    I love this Bang Bang Shrimp recipe! Being a lover of Bonefish Grills Bang Bang Shrimp myself I can tell this is the only original recipe out there! Most people use panko and eggs but that’s so not right! This is the perfect way to make a Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp! Just love this recipe😀

    Reply
  3. Rachael says

    October 14, 2020 at 7:09 pm

    5 stars
    This is truly the best Bang Bang Shrimp I have had in a while! Totally in love with this recipe! And of course! This is the authentic recipe

    Reply
  4. Alyssa says

    October 14, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious Bang Bang Shrimp recipe

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