We have only been to Bonefish Grill a few times but this is our favorite dish on the menu. So I decided to give the copycat Bang Bang Shrimp from Bonefish a try.
I don’t normally deep fry at home. Not because I don’t like to eat fried foods but because I don’t like the smell in my house. This recipe was well worth the stench for a few days! Very close to Bonefish Grill.
Bang Bang Shrimp
Very few ingredients are required. I bet you already have these staples at home. (maybe not the shrimp)
Start heating 2-3 inches of oil in a large heavy pot to 375 degrees F.
In a large bowl combine the Miracle Whip, Thia Sweet Chili Sauce, Sriracha, Rice Wine Vinegar, and Salt. Taste and adjust the Sriracha to taste, it is spicy. Set aside.
I did find the Miracle Whip a bit too sweet so next time I will use regular mayonnaise.
In two small bowls put ½ the Corn Starch in one and the buttermilk in the other.
Working in small batches, let the shrimp moisten in the buttermilk. Dredge in the cornstarch. Add cornstarch to bowl as needed.
Fry the shrimp in the hot oil and cook until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. (careful not to overcook the shrimp) You will probably need to do this in batches. Don’t overcrowd the pot.
Place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
Toss the cooked shrimp in the bowl with the spicy sauce to coat and serve immediately with green onions sprinkled on top.
You will not regret stinking up your house for a day or two for this crispy, sweet and spicy Bang Bang Shrimp! I promise!
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Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
Bang Bang Shrimp
Ingredients
Sauce
- ½ Cup Miracle Whip or similar
- 1/3 Cup Sweet Chili Sauce
- ½ tsp Sriracha (I used 1 tsp)
- 1 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar
- ½ tsp Salt
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 Cup Cornstarch (maybe more)
- ½ Cup Buttermilk
- 4 Green Onions (both white and green parts)sliced on a bias
- Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Start heating 2-3 inches of oil in a large heavy pot to 375˚.
- In a large bowl combine the Miracle Whip, Sweet Chili Sauce, ½ tsp Sriracha, 1 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar, and Salt. Taste and adjust the Sriracha to taste, it is spicy. Set aside.
- In two small bowls put ½ the Corn Starch in one and the buttermilk in the other.
- Drain and pat the shrimp dry.
- Working in small batches, let the shrimp moisten in the buttermilk. Dredge in the cornstarch. Add cornstarch to bowl as needed.
- Place in hot oil and cook until deep golden brown. (careful not to overcook the shrimp)
- Place on paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat with remaining Shrimp.
- Toss Shrimp in the bowl with sauce to coat and serve immediately with green onions sprinkled on top.
Nutrition
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Adapted from cleverlysimple
Comments
Jennifer
December 1, 2015I love shrimp ANYTHING especially Bang Bang Shrimp! Will pin this for future dinner ideas! Thank you for sharing!! 🙂
DSTR
December 1, 2015Thank you!
Who Let the Mum Out?
December 1, 2015This looks and sounds great. I love shrimp! What plugin did you use for your recipe? Yours looks a lot better than the one I’m using. I found you over at #TastyTuesdays
DSTR
December 1, 2015Thank you, we love shrimp too! The plugin is Easy Recipe Plus.
Star Traci
December 2, 2015Wow! That looks amazing. Of course, anything with shrimp makes me happy.
🙂
raci
DSTR
December 3, 2015Same here Traci! Thanks
Who Let the Mum Out?
December 3, 2015Thanks so much!
DSTR
December 3, 2015You are very welcome!
Honest Mum
December 4, 2015Oh wow, that looks amazing! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Ann
December 5, 2015oh my! This looks so heavenly! And a cool name to boot too – bang bang! I haven;t heard of that before! Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂 #thisishowweroll
DSTR
December 5, 2015Thank you Ann!
Life Loving
December 6, 2015I love bang bang chicken, so I’m sure I’d love the prawn version. This looks saucier than ones I tried at restaurants though. They tend to be dried spices. But either way is fine by me, as long as it tastes good. I don’t like frying because of the smell either, but if you say it’s worth it, who am I to argue?
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Theresa @DearCreatives
December 6, 2015Sounds yummy. Pinned & shared. Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party. See you again soon.
Joy @ Joy Love Food
December 6, 2015I love spicy shrimp dishes, this looks so good, I can’t wait to give it a try! This is one of my favorites from What’d You Do This Weekend? and will be one of my features at tomorrow’s party 🙂
DSTR
December 6, 2015Thank you so much Joy!
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Jamie
December 7, 2015My husband would love this – thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
swathi
December 7, 2015Shrimp looks delicious, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning.
DSTR
December 7, 2015Thank you!
April J Harris
December 7, 2015I’ve never made Bang Bang Shrimp from scratch – your recipe sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.
Jenny
December 8, 2015Oh this sounds different. But the flavors sound like they all would go nicely together. Yum. Thank you ever so much for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme
Lisa
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DSTR
December 9, 2015Thank you so much Lisa!
Sarah (@tamingtwins)
December 9, 2015Sounds delicious and super tasty. Thanks for linking with #FestiveFoodFriday.
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