Southern Fried Bang Bang Shrimp (Bonefish copy)
Looking for a way to make one of the yummiest restaurant appetizers at home? This Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe has the perfect fried crust and sweet chili sauce drizzle! A must try! For more great finger food see my Appetizers page.
Have you ever tried the spicy Bang Bang Shrimp from The Bonefish Grill? Well, let me tell you they are delish. I’ve lived in Florida for the majority of my life and loved going to this yummy restaurant for a monthly fix of some Bang Bang!
We haven’t had this dish in a while so last night we tried this recipe sent to me by my father-in-law. This recipe is pretty darn close to the real thing. We loved the crust the cornstarch makes on the shrimp, it’s definitely coastal seafood restaurant quality, with a light crunchy coating. It is the best southern fried shrimp batter I have ever tried.
The shrimp came out perfect! It is a perfect copycat bang bang shrimp recipe. Even if you haven’t tried Bonefish’s version I know this recipe will become a family favorite. It can be a little spicy for young children so serve it without the sauce for dipping for them. Enjoy!
Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
Copy of the infamous Bonefish Grill Spicy Bang Bang Shrimp. Fantastic Southern fried shrimp batter with cornstarch!
Ingredients
- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, {we use Hellmann's Light}
- 2-3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- 4-5 teaspoon Sriracha Sauce to taste
To Fry the Shrimp
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 3/4 cup Whole Wheat flour
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil or fryer
- Garnish with scallions
Instructions
- For the sauce: Combine mayonnaise, honey, Thai Sweet Chili sauce, Sriracha sauce and set aside.
- To Fry the Shrimp: Wisk the egg with the buttermilk.
- Soak shrimp in the egg/buttermilk mixture for 20 min.
- Combine flour, corn starch, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Dredge shrimp in flour mixture and fry in hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the shrimp with the sauce or place a few spoonfuls of sauce in large bowl and gently toss with shrimp until coated.
- Top with scallions and serve on a bed of lettuce or rice.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Amount Per Serving Calories 484
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I love Bang Bang Shrimp from Bonefish! We don’t have one really close to us, so I don’t get it that often. I will definitely be trying this copy cat recipe very soon! Pinned. Thanks so much for sharing :) Visiting from the Wonderful Wednesdays Blog Hop :)
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We eat at Bonefish and love their Bang Bang Shrimp. I can’t wait to try this … thanks for sharing it!
Looks so delicious, Kim! We have a Bonefish in our area and we have ate there once before. I didn’t try the shrimp. Glad to know I can now make it at home. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe.
Oh yum! I’m pinning! Thank you!