🍤 Inspired by Bonefish Grill: Almost-Famous Spicy Fried Shrimp

Crispy, creamy, and irresistibly spicy — this copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp recipe brings restaurant flavor home! Ready in 25 minutes with a crave-worthy sauce you’ll want on everything.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 cup cornstarch (or half cornstarch, half flour for extra crunch)

  • Vegetable oil, for frying

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Spicy Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce

  • 1–2 tsp Sriracha (adjust to your spice level)

  • 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional, for balance)

  • 1 tsp rice vinegar

To Serve:

  • Chopped green onions or scallions

  • Shredded lettuce or cabbage for serving

👩🏻‍🍳 Directions

  1. Marinate:
    Place shrimp in a bowl with buttermilk and let it soak for 10–15 minutes. This helps the coating stick and keeps the shrimp juicy.

  2. Make the Sauce:
    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and vinegar until smooth. Set aside.

  3. Coat & Fry:
    Heat oil in a large skillet (about 350°F). Dredge each shrimp in cornstarch mixture, shake off excess, and fry until golden — about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

  4. Toss & Serve:
    Place hot shrimp in a large bowl, drizzle with spicy sauce, and toss gently to coat.

  5. Garnish:
    Serve immediately over lettuce or cabbage, topped with green onions.

❤️ Sunday Tip

If you love heat, add a pinch of cayenne to your coating mix! For an air-fried version, spray coated shrimp lightly with oil and cook at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.