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    Home > Blog > Asian Inspired > Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

    Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

    by Jenny Park · Published: Mar 16, 2025

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    We LOVE this Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe so much! Deliciously crisp fried shrimp that's tossed in a zesty and creamy sauce with a slight kick. Serve it over steamed rice for a delicious meal that everyone will love!
    Bang bang shrimp close up on a plate.

    We’re so excited about our Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe! We love this savory shrimp recipe so much! It’s light, crisp and delicious and the bang bang sauce is top notch! This recipe is also very easy to make and always so satisfying!

    We love how light and crisp the cornstarch coating is – it goes so well with the rich and creamy bang bang sauce (which we could easily put on so many other things!) Whenever either of us make this recipe there are never any leftovers because it’s always such a crowd pleaser!

    Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe Origins

    Although the name Bang Bang Shrimp is Thai by origin (referring to the sweet Thai chili sauce that is paired with the sweet, soft shrimp), the dish was actually created by two chefs out of St Petersburg, FL for their restaurant, Bonefish Grill.

    Their bang bang shrimp became very popular very quickly and really took off nationwide with dozens of other restaurants creating their own versions.

    How to Make Bang Bang Shrimp

    Sauce Ingredients

    Bang bang sauce ingredients on a kitchen counter.

    Sauce Process

    1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
    2. Whisk together and set aside.
    Sauce ingredients in a glass bowl.
    Sauce ingredients for bang bang shrimp whisked together.

    Shrimp Ingredients

    Bang bang shrimp ingredients on a kitchen counter to make a recipe.

    Shrimp Process

    1. Place shrimp into a large mixing bowl and stir in buttermilk and sriracha.
    2. In another mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, rice flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Whisk together.
    Shrimp in buttermilk and sriracha for a bang bang shrimp recipe.
    Dry ingredients for a bang bang shrimp coating.
    1. Remove shrimp from buttermilk, shaking off any excess and dip into cornstarch mixture.
    2. Shake off excess coating and line coated shrimp onto a cooling rack lined baking sheet. Allow coated shrimp to rest on cooling rack for 15 to 20 minutes.
    Bang bang shrimp in a cornstarch and buttermilk coating.
    Bang bang shrimp coated and resting on a baking sheet.
    1. Preheat oil to 350˚F. Fry shrimp, in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a cooling rack lined baking sheet.
    2. Once all shrimp has been fried transfer shrimp to a large mixing bowl and toss together with sauce until evenly coated.
    Bang bang shrimp recipe on baking sheet.
    Bang bang shrimp recipe in a bowl with sauce mixed together.
    1. Transfer shrimp to a serving platter and top with sliced green onions. Serve with a side of steamed rice.
    Bang bang shrimp with green onions on top and rice on the side.

    Tips and Tricks for Success

    • Let the coated shrimp rest – this will help the coating to adhere to the shrimp better once they’re fried up and before being tossed together with the sauce.
    • Make the sauce ahead of time (to save a little bit of time) and store it in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. When ready to use, just allow the sauce to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before tossing with bang bang shrimp.
    • Shake excess buttermilk and dry coating from the shrimp – to allow for even frying and to prevent the coating from getting too thick, which will result in a soggy (not crisp) exterior.

    What to Serve with Bang Bang Shrimp

    We love enjoying our bang bang shrimp recipe with a simple side of steamed white or brown rice, but we also love serving it with:

    • Chow Mein
    • Garlic Noodles
    • Kimchi Fried Rice
    Bang bang shrimp in two bowls.

    Storing Leftovers and Reheating Instructions

    Bang bang shrimp is one of those dishes that really is at its best when enjoy freshly made, but you can still enjoy your leftovers if you happen to have some!

    Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 2 days. When ready to reheat, just pour a little bit of oil into a pan, just enough to coat the bottom. Place pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and gently stir together until just heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and toss together with a little more bang bang sauce.

    Some of the coating may fall off when being reheated, but that’s okay. To prevent this from happening too much, make sure to spread shrimp out on the pan in an even layer and to individually flip each shrimp until heated through.

    Bang bang shrimp on a fork ready to eat.

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    Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

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    We LOVE this Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe so much! Deliciously crisp fried shrimp that's tossed in a zesty and creamy sauce with a slight kick. Serve it over steamed rice for a delicious meal that everyone will love!
    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
    Total Time: 30 minutes mins
    Servings: 4

      INGREDIENTS  

    bang bang sauce

    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon sriracha
    • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

    shrimp

    • 1 pound extra large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails intact
    • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
    • 1 tablespoon sriracha
    • 1 cup cornstarch
    • 2 tablespoons rice flour
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 3 cups oil for frying

    garnish

    • 2 green onion thinly sliced on a bias

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    bang bang sauce

    • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
    • Whisk together and set aside.

    shrimp

    • Place shrimp into a large mixing bowl and stir in buttermilk and sriracha.
    • In another mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, rice flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Whisk together.
    • Remove shrimp from buttermilk, shaking off any excess and dip into cornstarch mixture.
    • Shake off excess coating and line coated shrimp onto a cooling rack lined baking sheet.
    • Preheat oil to 350˚F. Fry shrimp, in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a cooling rack lined baking sheet.
    • Once all shrimp has been fried transfer shrimp to a large mixing bowl and toss together with sauce until evenly coated.
    • Transfer shrimp to a serving platter and top with sliced green onions. Serve with a side of steamed rice.

      NOTES  

    Tips and Tricks for Success
    • Let the coated shrimp rest – this will help the coating to adhere to the shrimp better once they’re fried up and before being tossed together with the sauce.
    • Make the sauce ahead of time (to save a little bit of time) and store it in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. When ready to use, just allow the sauce to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before tossing with bang bang shrimp.
    • Shake excess buttermilk and dry coating from the shrimp – to allow for even frying and to prevent the coating from getting too thick, which will result in a soggy (not crisp) exterior.
    Storing Leftovers and Reheating Instructions
    Bang bang shrimp is one of those dishes that really is at its best when enjoy freshly made, but you can still enjoy your leftovers if you happen to have some!
    Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 2 days. When ready to reheat, just pour a little bit of oil into a pan, just enough to coat the bottom. Place pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and gently stir together until just heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and toss together with a little more bang bang sauce.
    Some of the coating may fall off when being reheated, but that’s okay. To prevent this from happening too much, make sure to spread shrimp out on the pan in an even layer and to individually flip each shrimp until heated through.
    Calories: 905kcal Carbohydrates: 48g Protein: 19g Fat: 71g Saturated Fat: 8g Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g Monounsaturated Fat: 39g Trans Fat: 0.3g Cholesterol: 159mg Sodium: 1378mg Potassium: 308mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 13g Vitamin A: 432IU Vitamin C: 6mg Calcium: 175mg Iron: 1mg
    CUISINE: asian-american
    KEYWORD: shrimp recipe, takeout recipe
    COURSE: dinner, Main Course

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    March 16, 2025 / 2 Comments

    About Jenny Park

    Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

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    1. Natalie

      March 25, 2024 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      Use Kewpie Japanese Mayo to give it an extra cream punch!

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    2. john

      May 15, 2023 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      The best bang bang shrimp recipe I’ve made so far. I love bang bang shrimp and this recipe came out so crisp and flavorful!

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