This dynamite shrimp recipe is inspired by the popular dish from PF Chang's. It features succulent shrimp in a spicy, creamy sauce that is perfect for serving over rice or noodles. If you are looking for the ultimate shrimp dish, look no further than this bang bang shrimp recipe!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- The shrimp are cooked to perfection and coated in a delicious, slightly spicy sauce.
- It's an easy recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes.
- This dish is perfect for serving over rice or noodles.
These shrimp are dynamite! Well, okay, not really, but they're still pretty amazing. This Bang bang shrimp recipe is a delicious and easy appetizer that everyone will love. Plus, they're perfect for any party or gathering!
🛒 Ingredients
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Note: The full list of this recipe ingredients with their amounts and options are listed in the recipe card below.
- shrimp
- buttermilk
- cornstarch
- mayonnaise
- Old Bay Seasoning
- Thai sweet chili sauce
- Sriracha
- Avocado oil - may use vegetable oil
- green onion
🗒 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Make the sauce by measuring the mayonnaise, Old Bay Seasoning, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, and Sriracha into a small bowl.
- Mix and set aside.
- Add the shrimp and buttermilk into a medium-sized bowl and mix until the shrimp is fully coated.
- Place the cornstarch in a large bowl. Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk. Let them drain a little bit, and place the shrimp in the cornstarch. Be sure that the shrimp are fully coated with the cornstarch.
- In a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet add the avocado oil. Heat to 375℉ on medium heat. Place the shrimp in one at a time and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Take the fried shrimp out of the pan and place them on a baking rack.
- Immediately add the cooked shrimp to a bowl with ¾ of the sauce. Mix until fully coated.
- Use the remainder of the sauce to drizzle over the shrimp before serving. Top with the green onion. Serve immediately.
🔪 Equipment
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🤔 FAQs
These are the questions we are most frequently asked about making this Dynamite Shrimp Recipe.
Dynamite shrimp is a popular Japanese dish that consists of shrimp that are coated in a tempura batter and then deep fried. The shrimp are then served with a sweet and spicy sauce that has a kick to it.
Dynamite sauce is a sweet and spicy sauce that is used to coat the shrimp in the dish known as dynamite shrimp. This sauce is made of a variety of different ingredients, including mayonnaise, Old Bay Seasoning, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, and Sriracha.
There is no one single person who can be credited with inventing dynamite shrimp. This dish has been around for many years and has been created by numerous different people.
This sauce is made of a variety of different ingredients, including mayonnaise, Old Bay Seasoning, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, and Sriracha.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- Soak the shrimp in the buttermilk for up to 30 minutes to add a little more moisture and tang to your shrimp.
- The sauce can be made up to two days in advance and it will meld the flavors together well.
- Place paper towels or a pan underneath the baking rack so that you have something to catch the grease as it drips off the shrimp. This makes cleaning up much easier.
- Instead of deep frying the shrimp, you can also air fry it if you want less fat.
- Shrimp should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F before you remove them from the fryer.
📚 Variations
- If you don't like shrimp, you can use chicken instead. Just make sure to cut the chicken into small bite-sized pieces before coating it in the cornstarch and frying it.
- You can also add a variety of different vegetables to this dish, such as broccoli, carrots, or peas.
- Give your sauce more spice by adding additional Sriracha, or make it sweeter by adding honey.
🥫 Storage
Store leftover Dynamite shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also store the sauce in a separate container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat this bang bang shrimp recipe by placing the shrimp on a baking sheet and reheating in a 400 degree F oven for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through. Reheat in a microwave-safe bowl for 30-60 seconds.
📗 Related Recipes
- Do you love spicy shrimp recipes? Well, then next time you will want to try this Spicy Shrimp Creole recipe.
- Shrimp Ceviche is the perfect blend of fresh and spicy, and makes for a delicious appetizer or meal that your entire family will love.
- Barbecued Shrimp with Cheese Grits is a savory twist on a southern classic. This is an excellent meal for guests or on weeknights.
🍽 Serve with
- This Italian Pasta Salad is a delicious side dish that is full of vegetables and topped with a tangy dressing. It pairs beautifully with this Bang Bang Shrimp.
- If you are looking for a healthy vegetable side dish to pair with this spicy meal, then look no further than this Grilled Vegetables side dish.
- End this meal with some freshly baked Gooey Smores Bars right out of the oven.
📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
While back my husband and I were traveling and I fell in love with the Dynamite Shrimp at the Cheesecake Factory. But since there is not a restaurant near me, I knew I had to come home and make this tasty dish at home. You won't regret making this tangy shrimp recipe.
If you'd like a tasty Asian inspired pasta dish with shrimp, be sure to try out our quick and easy Teriyaki Noodles with Shrimp Recipe.
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📝 Recipe Card
If you're looking for a fun, easy appetizer to wow your guests, look no further than bang bang dynamite shrimp. This dish is simple to make but packs a lot of flavor, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your next party.
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📖 Recipe
Bang Bang Dynamite Shrimp (copycat PF Chang's)
Equipment Needed
- Large Deep Skillet - 13 inch may also use a Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb Medium-sized shrimp shelled, deveined, and rinsed
- ¾ cup Buttermilk
- ¾ cup Cornstarch
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- ¼ cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- ¼ cup Sriracha
- 1 cup Avocado oil
- 3 Tablespoons Green onion chopped
Instructions
- Make the sauce by measuring the mayonnaise, Old Bay Seasoning, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, and Sriracha into a small bowl. Mix and set aide.
- Add the shrimp and buttermilk into a medium-sized bowl and mix until the shrimp is fully coated.
- Place the cornstarch in a large bowl. Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk. Let them drain a little bit, and place the shrimp in the cornstarch.Make sure the shrimp are fully coated with the cornstarch.
- In a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet add the avocado oil. Heat to 375℉ on medium heat. Use tongs by placing one shrimp in the oil to test for bubbles.
- Place the shrimp in one at a time and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Take the fried shrimp out of the pan and place them on a baking rack.
- Once all the shrimp are cooked immediately add the shrimp to a bowl with ¾ of the sauce. Mix until fully coated.
- Use the remainder of the sauce to drizzle over the shrimp before serving.
- Top with the green onion.
- Serve immediately.
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