Bang Bang Shrimp

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + standing Cook: 5 min./batch
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Copycat bang bang shrimp tastes better than the real deal at Bonefish Grill! The cornstarch-coated shrimp crisp up to perfection and the three-ingredient bang bang shrimp sauce lends a creamy, spicy, sweet coating.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • Optional: Minced chives and salad greens

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine shrimp and buttermilk. Let stand 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, chili sauce and sriracha.
  3. Drain shrimp. Add cornstarch to a shallow dish. Dip shrimp in cornstarch to coat both sides; shake off excess.
  4. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Add shrimp to bowl with sauce. Stir gently to coat. If desired, serve on salad greens and sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked shrimp: 414 calories, 32g fat (4g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein.

This copycat recipe for the signature Bonefish Grill appetizer tastes as good—if not better—than the real deal. Crispy, fried shrimp gets covered in a mayo-based chili sauce with a slight kick from Sriracha sauce. Plus, it's super easy to make at home! —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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