Authentic Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe From Former Employee
Bonefish Grill proudly refers to this appetizer as the “house specialty” and for good reason. This Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp recipe is a most delicious dish with bang-up flavor especially if you enjoy your food on the spicy side.
Pssst! Don’t tell anyone but a Bonefish Grill spy (employee) reveals this super secret recipe!
Below I got two versions of this delicious recipe for you. One from a spy and one from a civilian.
First up is the super secret spy version. 😲
Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp recipe
Super Secret Spy Version
Watch the video for all the cooking details and below are the main ingredients
Ingredients: Serves Two
2 1/2 Cup Mayo – 2 Tablespoons Thai sweet chile sauce – 3 Tablespoons Sriracha – 2 Cups vegetable oil for frying – 1 Cup cornstarch – 1 Cup Buttermilk – 1/2 lb small to medium peeled and deveined shrimp – Green onions and spring mix lettuce for garnish
Civilian Version
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (smaller shrimp work best)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch (for coating)
- Vegetable or peanut oil (for frying)
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce (Mae Ploy brand recommended)
- 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha or garlic chili sauce (Hoy Fong brand suggested)
- Optional: pinch of salt
Garnish (optional)
- Chopped green onions or chives
- Salad greens or lettuce (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate Shrimp:
Soak the peeled and deveined shrimp in buttermilk for about 10-15 minutes. This helps tenderize and prepare them for coating. - Prepare Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha until smooth and well combined. - Coat Shrimp:
Drain shrimp from buttermilk and toss in cornstarch until fully coated. Cornstarch gives the shrimp a light, crispy texture when fried. - Fry Shrimp:
Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a deep pan or wok to 375°F. Fry shrimp in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side. - Toss in Sauce:
Drain fried shrimp on paper towels briefly, then immediately toss in the prepared bang bang sauce until evenly coated. - Serve:
Serve the shrimp hot, optionally on a bed of salad greens or lettuce, and garnish with chopped green onions or chives.
Notes
- The sauce is creamy, sweet, and mildly spicy with the Thai sweet chili sauce and a touch of heat from Sriracha or garlic chili sauce.
- Some variations omit Sriracha and use just mayo and sweet chili sauce.
- Cornstarch coating is key to the signature crispy texture.
- Use peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying.