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    Home » Recipes » Savory » Firecracker Bang Bang Shrimp

    Published: Jun 15, 2021 · Modified: Nov 9, 2021 by Ansley Beutler

    Firecracker Bang Bang Shrimp

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    This crispy and crunchy whole30 bang bang shrimp recipe will be your new favorite go-to dinner! It's simple and easy and comes together in under 30 minutes. Each shrimp is coated in a crispy gluten-free flour mix and tossed with a homemade bang bang sauce. It's made paleo, dairy-free, and keto-friendly!

    Bang bang shrimp in a basket with parchment paper and sauce on the side.

    This one goes out to all those who love a delicious homemade healthy dinner but can't seem to find enough time in the day to actually prepare it. Let me introduce you to your new dinnertime bff - whole30 bang bang shrimp!

    Yes, this recipe is just like Bonefish's popular bang bang shrimp, but SO much better (just don't tell them). With clean and simple and ingredients, this dish comes together in no time. Throw it on top of a salad, stuff it in some tacos, or serve it as an appetizer; even your kids will love it!

    Make sure to whip up my paleo dark chocolate brownies for dessert!

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    Ingredients

    Image of ingredients laid out on a blue and tan surface.
    • Shrimp - Wild caught is best when it comes to shrimp. Use fresh or frozen, either work in this recipe, just make sure they are thawed before use.
    • Coconut flour + tapioca flour - This combination of gluten-free flours provides the perfect crispy coating to the shrimp. Substitute coconut flour with cassava flour if needed. Additionally, use arrowroot starch in place of the tapioca flour.
    • Avocado oil - This is the base of the whole30 bang bang shrimp sauce. My go-to brand is Primal Kitchen and is found at most grocery stores these days.
    • Chipotle powder - Used to add a bit of heat to the bang ban sauce. You can substitute with cayenne pepper or, for a less spicy version, paprika.
    Orange shrimp tossed in sauce in a basket with brown paper.

    Step by step directions

    This whole30 bang bang shrimp recipe is super easy to prepare. All you need is a few shallow bowls and a hot skillet. Cast iron is great for this recipe as it really provides a nice char to the shrimp but any type of skillet will work as well.

    Step 1 : Prepare the coating

    First, in a shallow bowl, mix together the coconut flour, tapioca flour, garlic powder, paprika, and sea salt. This is easily done with a fork. Mix well so the spices and flours are well disbursed in the mix.

    • Overhead view of dry ingredients in a bowl.
    • Flours mixed in a bowl.

    Step 2 : Coat the shrimp

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg well. This is the "egg wash" and helps the flour mixture stick to the shrimp. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel, dip each one in the egg wash, and then toss in the flour mixture to coat.

    • Person dipping shrimp in breading.
    • Shrimp being coated in breading.

    Step 3 : cook on skillet

    Heat a skillet with olive oil (or oil of choice) and place each shrimp in the skillet about an inch apart. Allow the shrimp to cook for 1 - 2 minutes before flipping each one over with tongs or a spatula to cook the other side for another 1 -2 minutes. Transfer each shrimp to a large bowl and allow them to cool while you prepare the sauce.

    Black skillet with breaded shrimp cooking in oil.

    Step 4 : prepare the sauce

    To make the whole30 bang bang shrimp sauce, stir together the avocado oil mayo, ketchup, chipotle powder, and sea salt until well mixed. This can be done in a small bowl with a spoon. The sauce should be a pastel orange and semi-thick in consistency.

    Once the shrimp are warm to the touch, toss with the bang bang sauce in a large bowl to coat. If desired, you can also drizzle the sauce over top of the shrimp when serving as well.

    • Bang bang sauce ingredients in a bowl.
    • Sauce being mixed in a bowl.

    Customizations

    The best thing about this whole30 bang bang shrimp recipe is the versatility. You can use these crispy and tangy shrimp in so many different dishes!

    • On a salad - Place the shrimp on top of a bed of crunchy lettuce to make a bang bang shrimp salad! I recommend using a ranch or creamy dressing like these.
    • In a taco - Place a few shrimp in a taco with the bang bang sauce along with shredded lettuce and peppers for a real tasty taco!
    • Over rice - Make it a bowl and mix together rice (use cauliflower rice for Whole30) with chopped peppers and onions with saucy shrimp on top!
    • As an appetizer - These whole30 bang bang shrimp make a great appetizer too. Place the crispy shrimp on a platter and the sauce in a bowl on the side with some toothpicks. Allow guests to dip their shrimp in the sauce for a quick and flavorful snack.
    Orange shrimp tossed in sauce on a plate of lettuce.

    Storing

    These bang bang shrimp are best stored without the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge. Likewise, store the sauce in a separate container in the fridge.

    When ready to enjoy, warm the shrimp up in the microwave or in a skillet with some oil to take the chill off. You want the shrimp to be slightly warm, not pipping hot or it will melt the sauce. Once the shrimp are warm to the touch, toss in the bang bang sauce and serve as you wish.

    Overhead view of a plate of lettuce with bang bang shrimp on top.

    Frequently asked questions

    What shrimp are best in this recipe?

    Wild caught deveined shrimp are best for this recipe. Fresh or frozen shrimp will work, just make sure the frozen shrimp is thawed before using.

    Can I substitute the coconut flour?

    If needed, the coconut flour can be substituted with cassava flour.

    What can I use in place of the tapioca flour?

    Arrowroot starch can be used in place of the tapioca starch in this recipe.

    What kind of oil is best to cook the bang bang shrimp in?

    A light oil like olive oil or avocado oil is best in this recipe. No matter which oil you use, make sure you are aware of the smoke point to prevent burning the shrimp.

    For more savory recipes, check out my:

    • Roasted Red Pepper Whipped Feta Pizza with an Oat Flour Crust
    • Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
    • Southwest Quesadillas

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    Recipe

    Whole 30 Bang Bang Shrimp

    This crispy and crunchy whole30 bang bang shrimp recipe will be your new favorite go-to dinner! It's simple and easy and comes together in under 30 minutes. Each shrimp is coated in a crispy gluten-free flour mix and tossed with a homemade bang bang sauce. It's made paleo, dairy-free, and keto-friendly!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: healthy bang bang shrimp, keto bang bang shrimp, whole30 bang bang shrimp
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Total Time: 24 minutes
    Servings: 5 - 6 servings
    Calories: 385kcal
    Author: Ansley Beutler

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the shrimp

    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 cup coconut flour
    • ⅓ cup tapioca flour
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 lbs shrimp - wild if possible and deveined
    • 1 egg - for egg wash

    For the sauce

    • ½ cup avocado oil mayo
    • 1 tablespoon ketchup - use whole30 brand to make this whole30 compliant
    • ½ tablespoon hot sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

    To Serve

    • 4 cups lettuce mix
    • fresh parsley

    Instructions

    • Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet (or non-stick skillet) over medium heat.
    • Meanwhile, prepare the flour mixture by mixing together the coconut flour, tapioca flour, garlic powder, paprika, and sea salt in a shallow bowl, Mix with a fork to disburse the spices evenly in the flours.
    • Whisk the egg in a separate bowl well. This is the "egg wash".
    • Pat each shrimp dry with a paper towel then dip in the egg wash and allow any access egg to drip off. Transfer the shrimp to the bowl with the flour mixture and coat both sides of the shrimp well. Place the shrimp in the skillet with the oil to cook for 1 - 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Flip each shrimp over in the skillet with tongs or a spatula and cook on the other side for another 1 -2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl or plate and allow them to cool down slightly.
    • While the shrimp are cooling down, prepare the sauce in a small bowl by stirring the avocado oil mayo with the ketchup, hot sauce, chipotle powder, and sea salt until well mixed. The sauce should be semi-thick in consistency. Toss the shrimp in a large bowl with the sauce or drizzle over top of the shrimp when ready to serve.
    • To assemble, place the shrimp on top of a bed of lettuce with fresh parsley and drizzle of sauce and enjoy!

    Notes

    Coconut flour substitute - If desired, substitute cassava flour for the coconut flour
    Tapioca flour substitute - Arrowroot starch can easily be substituted for the tapioca flour if needed.
    Serving - There are various ways to serve these whole30 bang bang shrimp. Serve them on a bed of lettuce as shown in the images above, or use them in tacos, in a rice bowl, or as an appetizer.
    Storing - These bang bang shrimp are best stored without the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge where they will keep for up to 3 days. Likewise, store the sauce in a separate container in the fridge where it will keep for 2 weeks. When ready to enjoy, warm the shrimp up in the microwave or in a skillet with some oil to take the chill off. You want the shrimp to be slightly warm, not pipping hot or it will melt the sauce. Once the shrimp are warm to the touch, toss in the bang bang sauce and serve as you wish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 325mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Becca says

      June 16, 2021 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      These were great!!

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