Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp
My copycat bang bang shrimp features ultra crispy shrimp tossed in an addictive sweet and spicy sauce. This easy appetizer in ready in around 20 minutes.
I love making takeout favorites like lettuce wraps, crab rangoon, and shrimp fried rice at home. This copycat bang bang shrimp is another go to. It comes together with just a few ingredients. Perfect as an appetizer or serve it with rice for a full meal. Also try it on salads, in pasta or in tacos.
Why This Recipe Works: A Sprinkle of Food Science
- Buttermilk: Buttermilk is mildly acidic which helps the shrimp stay tender and juicy never tough. It also helps the cornstarch stick.
- Use Cornstarch Not Flour: It cooks up super crispy to help our shrimp stay crunchy even when it is tossed in the sauce.
- High Fry Temp: In our recipe testing frying at 375 vs 350 prevents excess oil absorption and ensures the shrimp doesn't overcook.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Shrimp: Use medium large shrimps that are peeled and deveined to save time.
- Buttermilk: You can also make your own with ½ cup of milk and ½ tablespoon or vinegar or lemon juice.
- Oil: Any neutral flavored oil with a high smoke point will work such as vegetable, canola, or peanut.
- Mayonnaise: I like using Kewpie mayo which has a richer texture and more flavor thanks to ingredients like vinegar and MSG. If you can't find to regular full fat mayo will do (not Miracle Whip which is too sweet).
- Thai Sweet Chili Sauce: I like Pantai. The new Heinz version is also quite good. Avoid chunky ones such as Mae Ploy for this recipe.
Krystle's Tips: Steal My Culinary School Secrets
- Pat Shrimp Dry: After the buttermilk soak remove excess moisture to ensure a crispy crust. It's okay if its a little wet we just don't want it dripping.
- Use a Deep Dry Thermometer: Allow the oil to come back up to temperature in between batches as it will drop slightly when you add the food. Even 10-15 degrees can make a big difference.
- Fry in Batches: Overcrowding can also drop the temperature. 8-10 shrimp at a time should be fine in a large pot.
- Drain On a Wire Rack: This allows the air to circulate unlike paper towels so they stay crunchy.
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Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp
Ultra crispy shrimp tossed in the most addicting sauce. Only 20 minutes stand between you and this super easy appetizer.
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Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 380kcal
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Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise I like Kewpie
- ¼ Cup Sweet Chili Sauce I like Pantai
- ½ Teaspoon Sriracha
For the Shrimp
- 1 Pound Shrimp Peeled and Deveined
- ½ Cup Buttermilk
- ¾ Cup Cornstarch
- Vegetable Oil For Frying
- Chives If Desired For Garnish
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Instructions
For the Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha.
For the Shrimp
- In a large Dutch Oven, heat about 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp and buttermilk. Place corn starch into a Ziploc baggie. Add shrimp to baggie being sure to shake off any extra buttermilk.
- Shake until well coated.
- Fry a few at a time for 1-2 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Drain on paper towels. Coat or drizzle with prepared sauce.
- Garnish with chives if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal
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So yum! Will definitely be making again!
Such a perfect way to enjoy shrimp! Everyone at my house loved this recipe!
Tangy deliciousness! Love these cute tasty shrimp
These are always so tasty and a great meal! I love the sauce!
What a delicious and very tasty dish! My daughter, her boyfriend, and I loved this for lunch the other day. Such a filling and very flavorful dish, and I’ll definitely be making this recipe again soon!
We made this the other night and it was amazing! Everyone loved it!! Thank you for sharing!
YUM! Such a fantastic dish! I can't wait to give it a try!
Yum! This is a must try recipe for sure! Can't wait to make it!
Thanks for sharing this recipe. It is one of our favorites. I am making it again this weekend and I can't wait.
Yes, yes and yes!! This bang bang shrimp was incredible, so easy to make and so much flavor, loved this recipe!
I had never heard of this type of shrimp before but it is now my favorite way to make it now, it was absolutely delicious.
What can I use if I don't have buttermilk?
Hi Cyndi,
If you don't have buttermilk you can add a little lemon juice or vinegar to "sour" your milk.
The best Bonefish copycat, I've found to date.
Sounds great! Thanks for the recipe! I've been meaning to try shrimp for a while now. Can I ask if there's any substitute I could use for the mayonnaise? (I personally don't like it, but I'm a big fan of sour cream instead, if that can be used?)
Hi Emy! Good question. The typical asian dip like yum yum sauce is going to mayo and some sort of hot sauce. I've only tried the recipe as written. However, I wonder if a store bought sauce of this type would be more palatable than something made with actual mayo?
This bang bang shrimp looks good... I want it all for myself!