Bang Bang Shrimp Bowl
This copycat Bonefish Grill bang bang shrimp bowl recipe is insanely delicious. The shrimp are crispy, saucy and slightly spicy. Combined with tender rice, fresh vegetables and herbs and this bang bang shrimp recipe is hard to resist.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb. thawed jumbo shrimp, peel, devein, remove tails- about 25 shrimp
- ½ - ¾ cup cornstarch, shake off excess
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1-2 cups vegetable oil, for frying the shrimp
Spicy Sauce
- 5 tablespoons kewpie mayonnaise, regular mayonnaise works too
- 2.5 tablespoons sriracha
- 2.5 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
Vegetables, Sides and Garnishes
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 avocado, peel, remove pit, and slice
- ½ cup English cucumber, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped small
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 large lime, cut into wedges
Equipment
- 1 pot to fry shrimp
- 1 colander
- 3 mixing bowls
Instructions
Prep the Vegetables, Rice and Sauce
- Slice the cucumber, avocado, jalapeno, chives, limes, and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Combine kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, and Thai sweet chili sauce in a small mixing bowl. Whisk well, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Cook the rice according to the package.
Prep the Shrimp
- Peel and devein your shrimp. Be sure to remove the tails. Toss the shrimp in buttermilk, making sure they’re well coated. Drain the buttermilk in a colander and add the shrimp to a large mixing bowl.
- Toss the shrimp with cornstarch until they are well coated. Making sure to shake off any excess cornstarch.
- Add vegetable oil to a large pot. You’ll want about 1-inch of oil in the bottom of the pan. Heat the oil until it reaches 350-375 degrees. Fry 5-6 shrimp at a time making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until the shrimp are crispy. Use a spider strainer to remove the shrimp from the oil. Place the cooked shrimp on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Repeat for all shrimp.
- Add all of the cooked shrimp to a clean mixing bowl and toss it with the spicy sauce. Make sure the shrimp are well coated in the sauce.
Assemble
- Add rice and vegetables to the bowl. Add the hot bang bang shrimp. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 526kcal, Carbohydrates: 60g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 154mg, Sodium: 1113mg, Potassium: 528mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 613IU, Vitamin C: 31mg, Calcium: 123mg, Iron: 1mg