Oven-Baked Bang Bang Shrimp: Bonefish Grill Copycat Recipe

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Oven-roasted bang bang shrimp is a healthier version of the popular restaurant-style appetizer you can easily make at home using an easy shortcut. Crispy shrimp coated in the spicy sauce is made in minutes and is the ultimate game-day food.

overhead shot of shrimp with bang bang sauce on a black plate and bamboo background

“Bang Bang Shrimp” – what a name! And what a dish! You are making an awful mistake if you’ve ever been to Bonefish Grill and haven’t ordered their BANG BANG SHRIMP. Unless, you know, you’re allergic to shrimp, then I’ll let this one slide.

Even if you claim not to like shrimp because of its texture or whatnot (like me), this recipe will make you fall in love. It's the only shrimp recipe I'll eat.

Table of Contents

1) Why we love Bang Bang Shrimp

2) Ingredients and Notes

3) How to make it

4) Expert Tips

5) ❓ Frequently Asked Questions

6) More shrimp recipes to try

7) Oven-Baked Bang Bang Shrimp - Bonefish Grill Copycat Recipe

Why we love Bang Bang Shrimp

This spicy little dish is perfect as an appetizer, to top some pasta or rice, or to spice up a salad and use in tacos.

As you know, I am sharp as a knife and quick to find shortcuts in my recipes, such as shrimp risotto or shrimp and chicken pasta alfredo.

If there’s a quicker and easier way for me to get a beautiful, delicious meal on the table while preserving its quality, I’ll do it without hesitation.

This is why I bought shrimp that was frozen, breaded, and tails removed. I don’t mind paying a little extra for someone to do that dirty work for me, and I have no shame about it.

Overhead shot of two plates with shrimp, lettuce, sauce, and chopsticks on a wooden background.

Ingredients and Notes

Frozen, breaded, tails removed shrimp - You can use fresh, shelled, and deveined, then coat in dry cornstarch and deep fry.

For the bang bang sauce:

Mayonnaise - You can substitute it with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or mashed avocado.
Chili garlic sauce - Sriracha is a good substitute
Granulated sugar - Optional
Rice vinegar - If you can't find it at your grocery store, substitute with apple cider vinegar
Iceberg lettuce - Romaine lettuce works well too
Green onion (scallion) - for garnish

Ban bang shrimp served on a bamboo tray.

How to make it

While some bang bang shrimp recipes involve sautéing your shrimp, grilling them, or frying, I baked them in the oven.

Bake the shrimp according to the package directions.
Meanwhile, mix the mayo, chili sauce, sugar, and vinegar in a large bowl. Add hot baked shrimp and toss to coat.
Serve over lettuce and sprinkle with chopped green onion.

Expert Tips

You can deep-fry the shrimp instead of baking them in the oven. If you do so, drain on paper towels before coating them with the sauce.
Also, you can use fresh shrimp that is shelled and deveined, pat dry, and coat in cornstarch before deep-frying them.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you store leftover bang bang shrimp?

Shrimp is best when eaten fresh. Keep the leftover shrimp and sauce in separate airtight containers and store them in the refrigerator. Eat them the next day by warming the shrimp in an oven and combining it with the sauce. Microwaving them will make the breading soggy.

More shrimp recipes to try

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