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Copycat Bonefish Grill Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp

A close-up of crispy, saucy bang bang shrimp piled on a white plate, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Make crispy, crunchy Bang Bang Shrimp at home with this recipe that recreates the addictive sweet and spicy sauce from Bonefish Grill. This dish works well as an appetizer or part of a main meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to your heat preference)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Garnish (Optional):
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Dredge the shrimp: Pour the buttermilk into a separate shallow bowl. Dip each dried shrimp into the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to coat. Place coated shrimp on a plate.
  3. Heat the oil: Pour about 1 to 1.5 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
  4. Fry the shrimp: Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, carefully place the shrimp into the hot oil. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
  5. Make the sauce: While the shrimp drains, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey (or sugar), and rice vinegar in a small bowl until smooth and fully combined.
  6. Toss and serve: Place the crispy shrimp in a large bowl. Pour the Bang Bang sauce over the shrimp and gently toss until every piece is evenly coated.
  7. Garnish the shrimp with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can double-coat the shrimp: dip in buttermilk, coat in flour, dip again in buttermilk, and coat again in flour.
  • If you prefer not to deep fry, you can air fry the shrimp at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
  • Adjust the Sriracha amount in the sauce to control the heat level for your taste.

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