Description
Crispy bang bang shrimp mimics Bonefish Grill’s signature dish with panko-crusted prawns drizzled in spicy mayo. Seafood enthusiasts discover a zesty, crunchy appetizer perfect for home chefs craving restaurant-quality flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 eggs (beaten with 2 tbsps water)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
- Oil for frying (vegetable, coconut, or canola)
- 1–2 tbsps hot sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 handful mixed greens
- 1 green onion (chopped)
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Refrigerate to intensify flavor profile and allow ingredients to harmonize.
- Coating Setup: Organize three distinct stations – cornstarch surface, egg and water mixture, and seasoned breading blend combining flour, panko, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and granulated garlic.
- Shrimp Breading: Methodically coat each shrimp by dredging through cornstarch, dipping in egg wash, and thoroughly covering with seasoned breading. Press coating gently to ensure complete adherence. Chill breaded shrimp for 20 minutes to set exterior.
- Oil Heating: Warm vegetable or canola oil in a heavy-bottomed pan to 350°F, monitoring temperature with a digital thermometer to guarantee precise cooking conditions.
- Frying Process: Submerge shrimp in hot oil, working in small batches. Fry for 3-4 minutes until achieving a uniform golden-brown crispness. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Plating Finale: Arrange crisp shrimp over a bed of fresh mixed greens. Generously drizzle prepared sauce directly over the shrimp or serve in a side ramekin. Accent with delicate green onion slices for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Chill Sauce for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate sauce mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow ingredients to blend and intensify taste profile.
- Perfect Breading Technique: Gently press breadcrumb coating onto shrimp to create a crispy, even layer that prevents falling off during frying.
- Maintain Precise Oil Temperature: Keep oil consistently at 350°F to ensure golden, crispy exterior without absorbing excess oil or becoming greasy.
- Batch Frying for Optimal Crispiness: Cook shrimp in small batches to prevent overcrowding, which can lower oil temperature and result in soggy coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg