When you don't feel like deep frying anything... this recipe for Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp will absolutely hit the spot! Juicy Cajun-style shrimp, seared and served over cilantro-lime rice with tons of bang bang sauce drizzled on top. It's so delicious!
I love how searing the shrimp in this dish makes a light, but filling meal that you'll feel great about enjoying. You can use whatever grain or green you want as a base, and top it with tons of extra bang bang sauce.
The Coined Breakdown
- Total Cost per serving: $4.84
- Total Cost (about 4 servings): $19.36
- Those Other Guys: $14.99 per serving
Ingredients
- Large Raw Shrimp - Grab a pack of large shrimp and then peel + devein them before seasoning.
- Seasonings - For this recipe, we're using a base of Old Bay seasoning plus a couple more spices and herbs to really round out our flavor.
- Bang Bang Sauce - My recipe for bang bang sauce is just 3 simple ingredients - mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Easy peasy!
Variations and Substitutions
Fried Bang Bang Shrimp: If you prefer that crunch of fried shrimp, feel free to use breaded or battered shrimp instead of grilling.
Garnishments: After tossing in the sauce, top with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Yum!
How to Pan Sear Juicy Shrimp
Shrimp is one of my favorite proteins because it takes so little time to cook! And you want to be mindful of that to get the juiciest, restaurant-quality shrimp.
The longer you cook shrimp, the quicker it'll be rubbery and lose its sweetness. The sweet spot for Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp is 5 minutes on medium heat - simply flip halfway to get a beautiful sear.
When we season the shrimp, we're also going to add a bit of olive oil. So you don't have to add any additional oil to the pan when searing.
I like to serve this over leafy greens for a really tasty salad, or serve with cilantro-lime rice like I did in my photo styling below. I could also see these being paired with spicy edamame or a hearty baked potato and broccoli!
Recipe Pro Tip
- Use a hot pan. We want to cook the shrimp quickly and get that beautiful sear. To accomplish this, use a really hot skillet and don't overcrowd the pan - you may need to grill in batches.
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Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Large Skillet
- Tongs
- Sauce Bowl
Ingredients
Seasoned Shrimp
- 2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Bang-Bang Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
Instructions
- Peel and devein your shrimp; then add them to a bowl and thoroughly pat them dry with a paper towel.2 pounds large shrimp
- Add the spices and oil to the bowl of shrimp. Mix well until the shrimp are completely seasoned.2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. While you're waiting, mix all of the bang bang sauce ingredients together in a small sauce bowl.¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 teaspoon sriracha
- Sear the seasoned shrimp in the skillet for about 2 ½ minutes on both side. Shrimp will be pink and juicy.
- Remove, and toss with the bang bang sauce (or, serve the sauce on the side.) Enjoy!
Anonymous says
Absolutely delicious! Thank you!! I don't really like deep-fried foods, so I was looking for a bang bang shrimp recipe that didn't require it. You did not let me down!
Shani H. says
Yay! So glad you liked it - and thank you for leaving a review. It helps out my site a lot! 🙂