By Becky Hardin
Updated Apr 16, 2025
This Bang Bang Shrimp recipe is loaded with flavor but low on calories! It’s a skinny copycat version of the popular Bonefish Grill appetizer. You get all the flavor (thanks to the spicy but creamy bang bang sauce) with fewer calories. Delicious, easy, and crave-worthy! This makes a great appetizer or easy dinner.
5-Star Review
“Shrimps are my passion. I can’t survive without them just like without any of the seafood. Your recipe is a treasure for me. And the sauce I often make for other dishes. How good that your recipe is both healthy and delicious.” – Sam Roberts
Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
This Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe is a Bonefish Grill copycat recipe but made to be a bit healthier. I just love lighter versions of restaurant favorites! The shrimp is grilled instead of fried, plus I’ve lightened up the sauce even more by using Greek yogurt as the base. You get all the flavor but none of the fat—my favorite kind of dish!
My Bang Bang Sauce is crazy delicious, and I’m here to tell you you don’t have to limit yourself to just shrimp. Pour this over chunks of chicken, tofu, steak cauliflower florets, scallops, or salmon fillets.
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- ▢ 1 pound shrimp 26-30, peeled & deveined
- ▢ ½ cup Bang Bang Sauce (click for recipe)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons chopped green onions sliced at an angle, divided
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Instructions
- If using skewers, place them in a shallow baking dish and cover them with water and soak them 10 minutes prior to using.
- Pour half the sauce in a smaller bowl to use as a dipping sauce. Set aside. ½ cup Bang Bang Sauce
- If using skewers, thread 4-5 peeled and deveined shrimp on each and brush the remaining sauce over the shrimp. 1 pound shrimp
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil onto the skillet or griddle and place the shrimp in the skillet.
- Cook the shrimp 1-2 minutes per side, or until shrimp is opaque and 120°F internally. (Adjust the cooking time if using different size shrimp.) The shrimp cooks quickly.
- Transfer shrimp to a serving dish and brush lightly with the reserved sauce. Garnish with extra chopped green onions. 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Serve immediately, with a dollop of dipping sauce, on the side.
Equipment
- Bamboo skewers (optional)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Bang Bang Shrimp Step by Step
Soak the skewers: If using skewers, place them in a shallow baking dish, cover them with water, and soak them 10 minutes prior to using.
Make the sauce: Follow my recipe for Bang Bang Sauce . Pour ¼ cup of the sauce in a smaller bowl to use as a dipping sauce. Set aside.
Thread the shrimp: If using skewers, thread 4-5 shrimp on each (1 pound of shrimp total) and brush the remaining ¼ cup of sauce over the shrimp.
Cook shrimp: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil onto the skillet or griddle and place the shrimp in the skillet. Cook the shrimp 1-2 minutes per side, or until opaque. (Adjust the cooking time if using different size shrimp.) It cooks fast, so watch it closely.
Serve: Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish and brush lightly with the reserved sauce. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions. Serve immediately, with a dollop of dipping sauce, on the side.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan with a little bit of olive oil set over medium-low heat until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze shrimp in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
I always ordered this dish as an appetizer, and I think it’s just the perfect amount of food to serve before a meal. If you want to make this into a meal, make these awesome individual shrimp bowls . Or cook up the shrimp and cover it in the sauce as directed, and serve it with simple basmati rice or low carb mashed cauliflower and some healthy roasted veggies . Finish things off with a round of Skinny Margaritas !
more shrimp recipes to try
Air Fryer Shrimp
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi
Skillet Chipotle Shrimp (Easy Spicy Shrimp Recipe)
Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
Equipment
- Bamboo skewers (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp 26-30, peeled & deveined
- ½ cup Bang Bang Sauce (click for recipe)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions sliced at an angle, divided
Instructions
- If using skewers, place them in a shallow baking dish and cover them with water and soak them 10 minutes prior to using.
- Pour half the sauce in a smaller bowl to use as a dipping sauce. Set aside. ½ cup Bang Bang Sauce
- If using skewers, thread 4-5 peeled and deveined shrimp on each and brush the remaining sauce over the shrimp. 1 pound shrimp
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil onto the skillet or griddle and place the shrimp in the skillet.
- Cook the shrimp 1-2 minutes per side, or until shrimp is opaque and 120°F internally. (Adjust the cooking time if using different size shrimp.) The shrimp cooks quickly.
- Transfer shrimp to a serving dish and brush lightly with the reserved sauce. Garnish with extra chopped green onions. 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Serve immediately, with a dollop of dipping sauce, on the side.
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
