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Bang Bang Shrimp

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by: Joanna Cismaru

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This Bang Bang Shrimp is crispy, crunchy and utterly delicious! Battered jumbo shrimp, coated in Panko breadcrumbs fried or baked to perfection and served with the super simple bang bang sauce!

Bang Bang Shrimp in a white bowl garnished with parsley

If you’re looking for simple recipes, easy to put together and quick to make, you’ve come to the right place. This bang bang shrimp is the perfect example of that. Over the years, I’ve tried to share with you my favorite recipes which I’ve tried to simplify so that we can all make them and enjoy them!

Today marks the 8th anniversary since I’ve started this blog and I can honestly say that this has probably been one of the best projects I’ve ever started. I’ve loved every minute of it and it has been a wonderful experience. I honestly cannot see myself doing anything else. Here’s to another 8 years of doing what I love.

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What Is Bang Bang Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp is a popular shrimp recipe from the Bonefish Grill restaurant that is crispy and crunchy shrimp served with a sweet and spicy sauce. It’s a recipe that has become extremely popular over the past few years with good reason.

It’s addictive! What’s not to love about beautiful crispy shrimp fried to perfection then served with the delicious bang bang sauce. It’s a total crowd pleaser!

What Ingredients Are in Bang Bang Sauce

In my opinion, the bang bang sauce is what it’s all about. It’s a sauce that’s a little bit sweet and a little bit spicy.

The ingredients in it are mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce and honey. Four simple ingredients when combined together are a marriage made in heaven. Its what gives this shrimp recipe its distinct flavor.

Bang Bang Shrimp in a white bowl with bang bang sauce on the side

How to Make Bang Bang Shrimp

Making this shrimp couldn’t get any easier. Start by making the batter by mixing the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. To it add the hot sauce, egg and buttermilk. Whisk until you have a smooth batter.

Add the shrimp to the batter and toss to make sure each shrimp is coated. Dredge the battered shrimp through the breadcrumbs then fry in a heated skillet with oil for 2 minutes on each side.

I love to drizzle the bang bang sauce over the shrimp. There will be plenty of sauce leftover for dipping.

Can You Bake Bang Bang Shrimp

Yes! As a matter fact when I first shared this recipe with you almost 6 years ago, I had shared a baked bang bang shrimp recipe. To bake them preheat your oven to 400 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the breaded shrimp on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, then flip the shrimp over and bake for another 5 minutes or until the breadcrumbs turn golden.

What to Serve With This Shrimp

I usually serve these on their own but they go great with a delicious salad such as delicious Kale and Quinoa Salad or this Summer Salad with Herbed Ricotta and Balsamic Vinaigrette salad.

Bang Bang Shrimp in a white bowl

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Bang Bang Shrimp

4.30 from 30 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 30 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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This Bang Bang Shrimp is crispy, crunchy and utterly delicious! Battered jumbo shrimp, coated in Panko breadcrumbs fried or baked to perfection and served with the super simple bang bang sauce!

Ingredients

For Shrimp

  • 1 pound shrimp large or jumbo, cleaned and deveined
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • oil for frying

For Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon sweet chili sauce I used Frank’s
  • 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce I used Frank’s hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
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Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients for the sauce together and refrigerate until ready for serving.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. To the bowl add the hot sauce, egg, buttermilk and whisk until you have a smooth batter. 
  • Add the shrimp to the bowl, toss to make sure each piece is coated in the batter and set aside.
  • In another bowl add about a cup of Panko breadcrumbs.
  • Coat each shrimp with breadcrumbs, add more breadcrumbs as needed.
  • Heat oil in a skillet. Once the oil is hot, fry the shrimp for 2 minutes on each side till they are a light golden brown. You may need to do this in batches so as to not overcrowd the shrimp. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels and pat any extra oil.
  • Drizzle shrimp with sauce and serve.

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Recipe Notes

Baking Instructions: To bake them preheat your oven to 400 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the breaded shrimp on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, then flip the shrimp over and bake for another 5 minutes or until the breadcrumbs turn golden.
Nutrition: Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 409kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 36g (12%)Protein: 29g (58%)Fat: 15g (23%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Cholesterol: 337mg (112%)Sodium: 1461mg (64%)Potassium: 221mg (6%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin A: 380IU (8%)Vitamin C: 7.1mg (9%)Calcium: 250mg (25%)Iron: 3.9mg (22%)
Course:Appetizer
Cuisine:American
Keyword:bang bang shrimp, shrimp recipes
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  1. Chris W. says

    January 22, 2020 at 7:23 am

    5 stars
    We absolutely loved this recipe! There were a few leftover so reheated for my husband for lunch using a silicone pyramid mat so it would stay crispy. The dipping sauce was wonderful – could also use with fish.

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  2. Jackson Lowery says

    December 31, 2019 at 4:43 pm

    I’m just now getting into cooking so I’m no pro but I made this dish for my family and they loved it! I tried it with the Kale and Quinoa salad and it was awesome. It took an actual effort not to make it the very next day lol. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Jennie says

    April 25, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    I have had this before out to eat but this one is much better. Thanks Jo

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      April 25, 2019 at 1:48 pm

      My pleasure, glad you like it!

      Reply
  4. ALYCE OMEARA says

    February 18, 2019 at 7:00 pm

    I’m going to try this with scallops, fish and chicken – I don’t think it will matter the protein – I’ll let you know how it comes out and send a picture if you like

    Reply
    • Nicole Beaulieu says

      February 19, 2019 at 10:02 am

      Yes, that will be delicious! If you have an Instagram account, you can post your photo and tag us @jocooks or hashtag #jocooks on the post 🙂

      Reply
  5. wendy K. says

    January 25, 2019 at 10:35 am

    5 stars
    my husband and I just made this shrimp and we both loved it, even my picky husband said the dipping sauce was so tasty! At first, I was hesitant to make this, I thought it wouldve been too spicy for our taste, but turns out it just had an incredible mild zing that went well with the shrimp, thank you for posting this wonderful recipe!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      January 25, 2019 at 10:51 am

      Ha! I know it can seem like a lot of spices, but it really isn’t. 🙂 Glad you guys enjoyed it!

      Reply
  6. DAN MUSCATO says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:17 am

    5 stars
    Scrumptious!!!!!

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