Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + marinating Cook: 5 min./batch
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
This copycat Bonefish Grill bang bang shrimp recipe tastes as good as—or better—than the real deal.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • Optional: Shredded lettuce and sliced green onions

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, toss together shrimp, buttermilk, salt and pepper; cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai chili sauce and Sriracha until blended; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. In a Dutch oven, electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Place cornstarch in a large bowl. Toss shrimp in cornstarch until well coated.
  3. Fry shrimp, in batches, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  4. While hot, toss in prepared sauce, coating well.
  5. Serve over salad greens topped with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 455 calories, 33g fat (4g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 562mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein.

No need to make a reservation when you've got this copycat bang bang shrimp recipe! But be warned: This crunchy and flavorful seafood appetizer is addictive. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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