Bang Bang Shrimp

This Bang Bang shrimp recipe features breaded shrimp fried until golden and served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. It's so easy to make and tastes BETTER than Bonefish Grill. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 368kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp shells and tails removed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup flour I used almond flour
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup oil to fry

For the bang bang sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sriracha
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vinegar

Instructions

Whisk together the lemon juice and heavy cream in a small bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, make the bang bang sauce by whisking together the mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, and vinegar.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
Bread the shrimp by coating it in the breading, then the buttermilk, then back in the breading. Repeat until all the shrimp are breaded.
Add the oil into a non-stick pan and place it over medium heat. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through. Repeat the process until all the shrimp is cooked.
Toss the fried shrimp with the sauce and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

Air fryer method. Almost identical to my air fryer coconut shrimp recipe. Prepare and bread the shrimp as directed, then place them in a single layer in the basket and air fry at 400F/200C for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Oven method. Place the breaded shrimp on a lined baking sheet and bake at 200C/400F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

TO STORE: Leftover shrimp can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three days. The sauce will keep longer, closer to one week.

TO FREEZE: Place the cooked and cooled shrimp in a freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer for up to two months.

TO REHEAT: Bake or air fry the shrimp at 300F until warm or reheat in a skillet until fully cooked.

Flavor variations

Add more heat. Fold in hot chili garlic or Thai sweet chili sauce for even more spice.
Garnish the shrimp with fresh cilantro or green onions for a pop of color.
Turn the leftovers into shrimp tacos (you can thank me later!).

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