Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe - Easy

5 from 2 votes

Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe - Easy

Make this Bang Bang Shrimp recipe easy with crispy breaded shrimp coated in spicy sweet copycat Bang Bang sauce made with Thai sweet chili and mayo. Creamy, a hint of spice and sweetness—similar to the bang bang shrimp recipe from Bonefish Grill!

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian

Servings: servings

Author: Demeter Trieu

Equipment

Ingredients

Bang Bang Sauce

½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha use less if sensitive to heat, more for a kick
1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Crispy Breaded Shrimp

1 cup buttermilk
½ cup cornstarch
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ to 1 teaspoon salt to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
½ to 1 cup oil for frying or as needed
Green onions finely chopped, for garnish
Brown rice or white rice, to serve

Instructions

Whisk together all Bang Bang Sauce ingredients in a small bowl until well combined: mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili, sriracha, and rice vinegar. Set aside.¹
Add buttermilk to a shallow bowl, cornstarch to a second bowl, and stir together Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a third bowl. One shrimp at a time, dip in buttermilk, dredge in cornstarch, dip back into buttermilk, and dredge in Panko mixture, squeezing to seal in the coating.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or a little over 1 inch of oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Deep fry shrimp for 2-4 minutes, until golden brown. Set on a paper towel-lined plate to catch excess oil.
Add fried shrimp and Bang Bang sauce into a large bowl. Toss to coat. Serve Bang Bang Shrimp over rice and topped with green onions. Enjoy!
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Notes

1: Make 1 batch Bang Bang sauce for lightly coated shrimp. Make 2 batches for decadently doused Bang Bang Shrimp!
Click to read my Bang Bang Sauce for detailed instructions and tips for the best sauce.

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