This homemade bang bang shrimp recipe is better than the restaurant version with grilled or fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce.
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You may have enjoyed this dish before, or some variation of it, at certain restaurants. It’s been made famous as Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp where they serve it up over a plate of greens, though I’ve seen with other names like “Firecracker Shrimp” or “Boom Boom Shrimp”.
This Homemade Bang Bang Shrimp version is a dish of fried shrimp (though you CAN grill if if you’d like) tossed in an easy creamy, sweet and spicy sauce primarily made from mayo and chili sauce. It is mostly served as an appetizer, though I see it increasingly served as tacos, as the star of a pasta dish and more.
Mine is just a TOUCH extra spicy, though I do offer up suggestions on how you can change it up a little with other ingredients and make it your own.
Let’s talk about how to make Homemade Bang Bang Shrimp!
Homemade Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chili-garlic sauce
2 teaspoons sriracha
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon cayenne or use smoked paprika for a milder version
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE SHRIMP
1 pound small to medium shrimp peeled and deveined, blotted dry with paper towels
1/2 cup buttermilk or use milk
3/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper use smoked paprika for a milder version, or use both!
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
FOR GARNISH: Fresh chopped parsley spicy chili flakes
Cooking Directions
FOR THE BANG BANG SAUCE
Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, or serve right away.
FOR THE BANG BANG SHRIMP
Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a wide pot to 375 degrees F. Do not let the oil boil. If you do not have a thermometer, test the oil with a tiny drop of flour. It will immediately sizzle up.
Next, add the shrimp and buttermilk to a large bowl. Toss to coat the shrimp. Soak for a few minutes while the oil is heating.
Whisk together then cornstarch, cayenne (or paprika) and a bit of salt and pepper into a separate large bowl.
Drain the shrimp and shake off any excess buttermilk. Coat the shrimp in the seasoned cornstarch mixture, then fry them for 1 minute per side, or until they are cooked through and start to lightly brown.
Remove and drain the shrimp on paper towels.
Toss the shrimp with the bang bang sauce then garnish with fresh parsley and spicy chili flakes.
For Grilled Shrimp. Skip the frying and grill the shrimp instead. Heat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Season the shrimp with a bit of salt and pepper (or use your favorite seasoning blend), then grill the shrimp 1-2 minutes per side, until cooked through. Then, toss them with the bang bang sauce.
For Sauteed Shrimp. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a saute pan. Season the shrimp with a bit of salt and pepper (or use your favorite seasoning blend), then saute the shrimp 1-2 minutes per side, until cooked through. Then, toss them with the bang bang sauce.
Get the printable recipe with further notes and discussion here, along with suggestions for how you can change it up and make it your own: https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/bang-bang-shrimp/
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I hope you like it! Leave comments below, my friends! Enjoy the Homemade Bang Bang Shrimp, my friends! I’d love to hear how you serve yours in the comments below. Please share!
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