Bang Bang Shrimp Dip
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Bang Bang Shrimp Dip is a slightly sweet and spicy dip that will remind you of the popular dish from Bonefish Grill.
Delight guests with this Bang Bang Shrimp Dip. Serve up all the flavor of Bang Bang Shrimp in a creamy, spicy, sweet dip!
I know that people LOVE the bang bang shrimp from Bonefish Grill so I took all of the best things about that dish and turned it into a dip!
Steam shrimp, chop them and toss them in a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce. Then, add some panko for crunch and green onion for flavor! Serve this shrimp dip with crackers or cucumber slices.
What is bang bang shrimp?
Bang bang shrimp is a Thai inspired shrimp dish that has been popularized by chain restaurants in the United States. It is most popular at the chain Bonefish Grill.
In the United States most bang bang shrimp recipes consist of deep fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce. I decided to take this idea and turn it into a festive dip!
What ingredients will I need to make this spicy sweet shrimp dip?
I took all of the ingredients of a traditional bang bang shrimp dish and turned them into a dip. Instead of deep frying the shrimp I mixed in some panko bread crumbs for crunch!
- Shrimp of any size, but I prefer extra large or jumbo shrimp
- Mayonnaise to make the sauce creamy
- Sweet Thai Chili Sauce gives the sauces its distinctive slightly sweet flavor
- Rice Vinegar for a hit of acid
- Sriracha for extra spice
- Panko Breadcrumbs to add the crunch of deep fried shrimp
- Green Onions for extra flavor
Can I use frozen shrimp for this dip?
Yes! I almost always buy my shrimp frozen because they are more affordable that way and easy to use.
If you use frozen shrimp, do not try to cook the shrimp from frozen. Before cooking, defrost your shrimp under refrigeration or in a bag in a bowl of cold water.
How do I make Bang Bang Shrimp Dip?
Step 1: Steam shrimp
To begin, steam shrimp by placing a steamer basket over simmering water. For extra large shrimp it took about 10 minutes for them to steam.
You will know the shrimp are cooked, but not overcooked when they are white and reddish-pink and curled into a C shape. Be sure to remove the shrimp from heat before the tip and tail touch.
Step 2: Prepare sauce and chop shrimp
Then, while the steamed shrimp are cooling, combine mayo, chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
If needed, remove tails from shrimp and chop the shrimp into small pieces.
Step 3: Mix it all together and serve
Next, mix the sauce with the chopped shrimp until completely combined.
Then, mix in the bread crumbs and green onion. Place the bang bang shrimp dip on a platter to serve and garnish with more green onion.
This dip is best served cold. Serve with crackers or cucumber slices!
Step 4: Enjoy!
Can I prepare this shrimp dip ahead of time?
This dip is best enjoyed when it is freshly made so I recommend preparing this dip and enjoying it immediately. If you need to make it ahead of time, please enjoy this dip within 24 hours of preparing.
What should I serve with this Bang Bang Shrimp Dip?
This sweet and spicy dip would be the perfect appetizer for a small dinner party with friends. It would go really well with the following entrees.
- Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry
- Easy Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry
- Easy Teriyaki Pork and Bok Choy
- Takeout Style Beef and Broccoli
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
Bang Bang Shrimp Dip
All the flavor of Bonefish Grill’s bang bang shrimp in a delicious dip.
Ingredients
- 12oz raw shrimp (any size will work, but I used extra large shrimp)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet Thai chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp chopped green onion
Instructions
- Steam shrimp by placing a steamer basket over simmering water
- For extra large shrimp it took about 10 minutes for them to steam – you will know the shrimp are cooked, but not overcooked when they are white and reddish-pink and curled into a C shape, be sure to remove the shrimp from heat before the tip and tail touch
- While steamed shrimp are cooling, combine mayo, chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar in a small bowl
- Allow the shrimp too cool completely
- If needed, remove tails from shrimp and chop the shrimp into small pieces
- Mix the sauce with the chopped shrimp until completely combined
- Mix in the bread crumbs and green onion
- Place on a platter to serve and garnish with more green onion
- This dip is best served chilled. Serve with crackers or cucumber slices!
Erica says
Can’t wait to try this recipe. What brand of Mayo do you use? I can’t seem to find a version that doesn’t have a “flavor”
Madeline says
I usually use Primal Kitchen mayo! I did for this recipe at least
Dana says
What cracker do you suggest here?
Madeline says
I use rice crackers or cucumber slices!
Katie P says
I made this for Christmas brunch with my family this year and it was a huge hit! It’s a great spin off of one of the best Bonefish apps. I added a little more sriracha than the recipe called for for some extra spice, but I would highly recommend this dip for your next get together…or next time you’re in the mood for a “fancy” but super easy snack!
Madeline says
wonderful! thank you!
CS says
Easy crowd pleaser. Increased sriracha for more spice and went down a little on the mayo.
★★★★★
Madeline says
amazing!! Thank you!!
Libby says
This could not be easier or more delicious. Served it with rice crackers and crudité. Honestly would be perfect for lunch too over a bed of cabbage or some greens. Thanks for a great recipe!
★★★★★
Madeline says
awesome!! thank you!
Jeanne says
Everything about this appetizer was delicious. Sauce was on point. You need to make.
★★★★★
Madeline says
ah thank you!!!
Sherri says
Making for Christmas party tomorrow. Can I make today for tomorrow?
Madeline says
I would personally make day of for best taste!
Blair says
We loved this dip as a Holiday app! So easy to throw together!!
Madeline says
yay! thank you!!
Erin says
This looks amazing and easy. Can’t wait to try!
Wendy says
Would it be ok to just cook in a saute pan or boil the shrimp instead of steaming them?
Thank you
Madeline says
Yep! I would say boiling is better because you don’t want them to be crisp at all
Rosaleen says
I am allergic to eggs .Could you replace the mayonnaise with maybe cream cheese, goat cheese? Maybe you can suggest something else.
Madeline says
Hi Rosaleen! You could give cream cheese a try as a substitute.
Jeanne says
This is a keeper! My husband and loved this and already I’ve passed the recipe along. I would however, not cook the shrimp for 10 minutes! It only takes a few minutes to steam them and have them turn pink so keep your eye on them. I can’t wait to serve this again! I served this w Crunch Master rice crackers. I also added slightly more sriracha and garlic powder.
★★★★★
Madeline says
Thanks, Jeanne!
Mmgallop says
11/10 – easy, crowd pleaser- made triple batch and none was left !
Madeline says
YAY!! Thank you so much.
Monica says
Can you lightly toast the panko with butter before you serve the dip? Are what do you suggest?
Madeline says
you can if you want the dip to have a crust! but it sort of mixes in and just adds depth to the dip the way it is written
Hillary S. says
This was SO easy to make and SO good. I brought it to a neighborhood gathering and it was the first dish to be finished. Everyone loved it.
★★★★★
Lisa says
Made this for a Valentine’s Day party last weekend. SO GOOD!
★★★★★
Madeline says
Awesome! Thanks, Lisa!
Lynn says
I have some cooked shrimp in the freezer. Have you tried it with precooked cocktail shrimp?
Madeline says
I have not but it should work the same way. You would just thaw and then chop and add to the rest of the ingredients.
Nancy says
What are the black things on top? Black sesame seeds?
Madeline says
Yep!
Marcy says
Can you use fresh shrimp?
Madeline says
Yes!
Sarah Martin says
This sounds great. I have some Ahi Tuna. Thinking of trying it with that, raw.
Madeline says
Sounds yummy!
Julie says
Can you use sour cream instead of mayo? I really hate mayonnaise.
Madeline says
Hi there! Yes, that should be fine.
Joan says
Added Japanese furikake because I thought this dish tasted very Japanese. I also added small squares of nori to eat with. Just spooned some on. It was the perfect touch. Huge success at my barbecue. Thanks for the recipe
★★★★★
Madeline says
Furikake sounds like a great addition. Glad you enjoyed the dish and glad it was a hit at your barbecue! Thanks for leaving a review.
KJ says
Delicious!! Made this for a party last night. Trick is finding a cracker that doesn’t overpower the delicious dip. We liked the cucumbers best. I think it would also be delicious added to sushi rolls. Thank you for this recipe! We used to visit Bonefish when we lived in Virginia, but don’t have one here in Arizona.
★★★★★
Madeline says
Awesome. Thanks, KJ!
Heidi says
This dip is amazing!! The dip does save for a few days in the refrigerator. I just add the panko breadcrumbs just before serving so they are still crunchy.
★★★★★
Madeline says
Woohoo! So glad you like it and good idea about adding the breadcrumbs later.