Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp

 

Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp

Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye

Prep Time: 10minutes mins

Cook Time: 10minutes mins

Total Time: 20minutes mins

Servings: 4

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.

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