Play Create Explore: Copy Cat Recipe: Bang Bang Shrimp from Bonefish Grill

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Copy Cat Recipe: Bang Bang Shrimp from Bonefish Grill

If you've ever been to Bonefish Grill, then it's likely you've tried their most famous appetizer, Bang Bang Shrimp. Its super duper yummy! In the latest issue of food network magazine (my alltime favorite mag) they have the copycat recipe for Bang Bang Shrimp.

I tried this recipe last night and it was a BIG (I mean BIIIG) thumbs up from my family! I definately suggest this if you love shrimp, and spicy foods. Its not super spicy but it does have a nice kick to it.

Ingredients:

For the Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce (such as sambal oelek or Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce)

2 teaspoons honey

Kosher salt

For the Shrimp:

Vegetable oil, for frying

2 large eggs

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1 1/4 pounds small shrimp, peeled and deveined

Bibb lettuce leaves, for serving

Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

Directions

Make the sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, chili sauce, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl; set aside.

Prepare the shrimp: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl. Whisk the flour, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in another shallow bowl.

Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, dip in the beaten eggs, then return to the flour mixture, turning to form a double battered thick crust. Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature. When they start to float its a good indication that they are done. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.

Toss the shrimp with the prepared sauce. Arrange the lettuce in a shallow serving bowl or on individual plates. Top with the shrimp and garnish with scallions.

ENJOY :)

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