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Bang Bang Shrimp (Bonefish Grill Copycat)

Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce — a quick and easy copycat of Bonefish Grill’s bang bang shrimp.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Asian - Fusion
Servings 4 shrimp
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • - Frying pan or skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Paper towels or wire rack
  • - Tongs or slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb small shrimp peeled and deveined
  • - ½ to ¾ cup cornstarch
  • - ½ cup mayonnaise
  • - ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • - 3–5 drops Sriracha or hot chili sauce
  • - Neutral oil for frying
  • - Chopped scallions
  • - Lettuce leaves

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. Set aside.
  • Pat shrimp dry and coat in cornstarch.
  • Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F.
  • Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Drain on paper towels or wire rack.
  • Toss hot shrimp in sauce until coated.
  • Serve over lettuce and garnish with scallions.

Notes

- For lighter version, bake instead of fry
- Use chicken for a bang bang chicken variation
- Serve as tacos, bowl, or appetizer
Keyword bang bang shrimp, Bonefish Grill copycat, shrimp appetizer, spicy shrimp