This baked bang bang shrimp is a healthier take on the famous restaurant version. it’s still crispy, crunchy and served with a killer sauce.
The one and only time I ate at a Bonefish Grill was about 5 years ago on a work trip in North Carolina.
We went to Carrabba’s the night before and I believe we wrapped the trip up with Applebee’s on our way to the airport.
My idea of food hell, most of my coworker’s idea of a good meal.
When someone suggested an appetizer of fried calamari at Carrabba’s the first night and one of my coworkers looked at her like she had 5 heads having never heard of calamari before, that’s when I knew it was going to be a fun meal.
I have no idea what rock he spent the first 23 years of his life living under but I sure as heck tried to find out during dinner.
The answer?
Southern Jersey.
It’s funny how vividly I remember that trip which is one of maybe 100+ over the past 5 years all involving shitty chain restaurant meals but between the calamari incident and the Bang Bang Shrimp at Bonefish, it sticks out in my head.
Those shrimp were appropriately named because 5 years later I still think about them.
Only now I think in terms of baked, not fried. Although – this recipe would be perfect for the air fryer too. This air fryer frozen shrimp recipe is a great one to keep in your back pocket for quick and easy shrimp meals.
I also wear pants that are 3 sizes smaller (thank god skinny jeans weren’t in back then). Hey! I think I finally found something that’s gotten better with age! Those multiplying gray hairs are really good at making me forget all the good stuff when they’re staring me in the face as I twist my hair into a ponytail every.damn.day.
So yeah, this is my 3 sizes skinnier version of Bang Bang Shrimp.
Baked, not fried and using wild caught, not farmed shrimp (as I’m sure Bonefish does).
Really, without trying to sound like an elitist food snob, buy the wild shrimp.
Eating farm raised is like shoving shit in your mouth. Literally. They’re already bottom feeders, add the farm part and ew. Just ew.
More recipes like this to try
Love copycat recipes? You have to try this Panera tomato soup copycat – it’s so creamy!
Looking for a shrimp takeout recipe instead? Give this easy shrimp lo mein a try.
Or, for another shrimp appetizer with a healthier makeover, try our baked popcorn shrimp.
Baked Bang Bang Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 8 jumbo wild caught shrimp
- 1/2 cup almond milk, or other milk
- 2 tablespoons egg whites
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons flour, I used almond flour, but AP would work even better
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha, or more depending on spice tolerance
- dash of salt
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Clean, trim and de-vein shrimp.
- Combine the remaining ingredients except breadcrumbs in a bowl and whisk together.
- Place breadcrumbs on a plate.
- Dip shrimp into the batter then coat in the breadcrumbs.
- Place on baking sheet and repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Bake shrimp for 12-15 minutes, flipping over half way through.
- Combine dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix.
- Serve shrimp fresh out of the oven with the dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
Aw, I totally miss Shrimp! I can no longer eat it :( Enjoy for me!
I love bang bang shrimp! It’s really the only time my husband and I ever order an appetizer. Love that these are baked!
I’ve never had the Bang Bang Shrimp but would probably like this version better anyway!
I’m going to ignore the fact that there is shrimp under that glorious panko lol ;)
haha, you crack me up. I feel like you’re not allowed to be a New Englander and not eat seafood! NY will gladly take you though ;)
I’m a longtime fan of bang bang shrimp myself, definitely a flavor that stays in your mind. Glad to see a healthier version :)
Oh dear Lord. I should just make an entire Pinterest board dedicated to all the things you make – seriously, I think we eat something from your blog at least once a week!
Southern NJ and he never heard of calamari??!! It is seriously EVERYWHERE here! That’s a sin.
Oh yum, I love prawns(as we call them:-)) and I healthy food. Looks like this is a definite one for next time I buy prawns.
Yummy this looks all kinds of delicious!
Yes please!