I dedicate this throwdown to my sister-in-law, who I once saw devour an entire order of Bang Bang Shrimp in 2.5 seconds. Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp | That’s right, it’s a throwdown. Me vs. The Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp.
The only downside is that the Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp is simply too good to share, and ordering separate appetizers for everyone is not good for the moneybags, if you know what I mean. We have a long history with this restaurant; it was where we went right before my husband proposed.
Because I could eat them seven days a week, even though it’s a tough competition, I’m up for the challenge of a copycat recipe!
Save the drive and make bang bang at home. Crispy panko bread shrimp tossed in a spicy and creamy bang bang sauce
How to Make Authentic Bang Bang Shrimp at Home | The Real Recipe
Bang Bang Shrimp (or Chicken) 🔗
You are going to love this light and crispy Bang Bang Shrimp copycat from Bonefish grill. The sauce is incredible. We love spicing it up with a little extra Sriracha.
Prep: 25min
Total: 28min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 599 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 345 mg, Sodium 1932 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. medium shrimp (peeled and deveined (or 1 Lb. chicken cut into pieces))
- 1/2 c. mayonnaise
- 4 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 c. milk
- 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. dried basil
- 8 to 12 cups vegetable oil
Instruction:
- Combine all ingredients for the spicy sauce in a small bowl; cover and set aside.
- Combine beaten egg with milk in shallow bowl; set aside.
- Combine flour, panko, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and basil in another shallow bowl; set aside.
- Bread the shrimp by first coating each with the breading mixture. Dip breaded shrimp into the egg and milk mixture, and then back into the breading. Arrange the coated shrimp on a plate and pop them into the fridge for at least 20 minutes. This step will help the breading to stick on the shrimp when they are frying.
- Heat oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees (**see below for alternate cooking method). Use amount of oil required by your fryer.
- When oil is hot, fry shrimp 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on rack or paper towels.
- When all shrimp has been fried, drop the shrimp into a large bowl. Spoon about 1/4 cup of sauce over shrimp and stir gently to coat.
- **If you don’t have a deep fryer or want to make it a little lighter… preheat oven to 350-degrees. Heat about 1/4 – 1/2 c. oil in a skillet or frying pan to 350-degrees and fry shrimp (or chicken) on each side for a minute or two until coating is golden brown. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes if doing shrimp and about 20 min. if doing chicken. Check for doneness (you want your shrimp to be pink and your chicken to be white all the way through).
FAQ
What is Bang Bang Shrimp sauce made of?
You can serve Bang Bang Shrimp in a variety of ways. The bang bang sauce is seriously delicious. It’s creamy, sweet, and just spicy enough to make your mouth water. It’s made with just three inexpensive ingredients (mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha). Make sure to reserve some on the side for dipping.
Is Yum Yum sauce the same as Bang Bang sauce?
They are both creamy mayo-based sauces, but while Yum Yum is slightly more savory with a hint of tomato flavor, Bang Bang is slightly sweeter due to the Thai sweet chili sauce used in the recipe.
How much is Bang Bang Shrimp at Bonefish?
They are both creamy mayo-based sauces, but while Yum Yum is slightly more savory with a hint of tomato flavor, Bang Bang is slightly sweeter due to the Thai sweet chili sauce used in the recipe.
How many calories are in a Bang Bang Shrimp from Bonefish Grill?
They are both creamy mayo-based sauces, but while Yum Yum is slightly more savory with a hint of tomato flavor, Bang Bang is slightly sweeter due to the Thai sweet chili sauce used in the recipe.