Bang Bang Shrimp is a delicious and easy to make shrimp recipe. Add toasted walnuts for dinner perfection.
Want a quick dinner that will take you only a few minutes to make but be crazy delicious? I thought you might. These bang bang shrimp are super easy to make and will disappear off your plate FAST.
BTW what's up with the name bang bang shrimp? Anyone know where that name came from? I think I'd rather call these guys crispy prawns or pan fried crispy shrimp but the official name seems to be bang bang shrimp.
Whatever the name is really doesn't matter. The prawns are crispy and coated in a sweet and creamy sauce. I love them served with some crunchy toasted walnuts on top. If you want to make an appetizer out of this for your next party, just serve the sauce on the side and let people dip the prawns (or bang bang shrimp) in it.
If you make Bang Bang Shrimp make sure to snap a pic and tag @theendlessmeal on Instagram so I can like and comment on your photos. I love seeing TEM recipes you create.
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Bang Bang Shrimp
Prep Time: 10 mins- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Total Time: 12 minutes
Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
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Bang Bang Shrimp is a delicious and easy to make shrimp recipe. Add toasted walnuts for dinner perfection.
Ingredients
- 30 medium sized raw/uncooked prawns (or shrimp)
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- A pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- For the dressing: 1/4 cup mayonnaise (I recommend Hellman's)
- 1/4 cup liquid honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: sriracha to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until they are fragrant. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Rinse prawns (shrimp) under cold running water. Shake off excess water and set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Add prawns (shrimp) to the bowl and toss to coat. Set aside.
- Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl. Whisk gently till combined and set aside.
- Add a splash of oil to a non-stick or cast iron frying pan over and heat over medium high heat. Add prawns (shrimp) to the hot frying pan in a single layer. If all the prawns don't fit, you may need to do 2 batches.
- Cook for about 1 minute, then flip prawns (shrimp) over and cook for about 30 more seconds. The prawns (shrimp) are cooked when they turn pink. Make sure to not over cook them or they will turn rubbery!
- Remove the prawns from the heat. Pour the dressing over top and toss gently to coat. Top with toasted walnuts.
Kristen Stevens
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Marcia Mayfield says
October 29, 2013 at 5:19 ammy daughter-in-law gave me a copycat recipe a couple of years ago that she had cut out of the orlando (florida) sentinel, and i have been making my own bang bang shrimp ever since. as a matter of fact, i haven’t been to bonefish in a couple of years now. everybody in my family wants me to make them when they visit. my recipe calls for a similar sauce, using asian chili paste instead of sriracha, no mustard. but the biggest difference is the prep — i mix flour and cornstarch, beat a couple of eggs, then do a triple dredge – flour, egg, flour, and then deep fry. my method is much messier and takes longer. i did it your way yesterday, and i will not longer be doing that 3-step flouring. i will be adding just a splash of oil to a frying pan. these were great, and a lot simpler than what i had been doing. thanks, kristen!
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Evelyn says
September 6, 2013 at 3:50 pmThis was excellent….loved the walnuts in it. It is my new fav, thanks.
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Iceni says
February 25, 2013 at 12:31 pmThe name Bang Bang comes from Hong Kong, and Sushi Sam’s Fish and Shrimp Bar. He would make dishes quickly and say Bang, Bang like that! after every ingredient he threw in. Ah happy days, hope he’s still there.
Good eating.
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Joan says
February 21, 2013 at 11:29 amI had this last night for dinner and it was fantastic. Thank you for the recipe!
Noel says
February 18, 2013 at 6:32 pmI made this for my family tonight and they absolutely loved it. I even substituted a bit of the mayo (I ran out) with some mexican crema and it was lovely!
Thanks for sharing, I will be making this again!
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Karen says
February 12, 2013 at 11:42 amI’m always looking for new ways to prepare shrimp. Will be making this for sure 🙂
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Kristen says
February 12, 2013 at 11:49 amThat sounds great. Let me know if you love them!
Kim says
February 12, 2013 at 11:39 amI love that you’ve added some crunchy walnuts. Sounds really good!
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Kristen says
February 12, 2013 at 11:59 amI love the nutty crunchiness of the walnuts. Makes the dish, I think 🙂
Julia says
February 11, 2013 at 12:27 pmI am always looking for new ways to spice up my shrimp dishes. I can’t wait to try this out.
Kristen Stevens says
August 20, 2017 at 9:09 amI would love to hear what you think of it!
Ann says
February 10, 2013 at 2:52 pmThis looks great! I think the name “Bang Bang Shrimp” comes from the dish that’s served at Bonefish Grill restaurants. The caloric content of that dish makes it an occasional indulgence only but this recipe looks like it could work into a monthly (or weekly) menu rotation. YUM!!! Excited to try your version! 🙂
Kristen says
February 11, 2013 at 4:15 pmThat’s awesome to learn about where the name comes from! I’ve never heard of Bonefish Grill Restaurants before but will have to check them out so I can try the original version of Bang Bang Shrimp next time I head south of the border