Keto Bang Bang Shrimp

Craving Bonefish Grill’s famous dish on your keto journey? This easy Keto Bang Bang Shrimp recipe is the best solution! Dive into succulent shrimp coated in a unique low-carb breading, versatile enough for air frying, pan-frying, or baking. But the real star? The irresistible, spicy Bang Bang sauce you’ll want to drizzle on everything!

When a Bonefish Grill opened up in my hometown years ago, I remember how amazing the bang bang shrimp appetizer was. When I moved away, I decided to recreate the iconic shrimp dish with a keto twist!

Is bang bang shrimp keto? The bang bang shrimp you will find at restaurants is not keto, but making keto bang bang shrimp with almond flour and parmesan to create a coating that has no breading but still has a satisfying salty crunch making it one of the best keto shrimp recipes!

📊Chart Comparing Bang Bang, Boom Boom, and Firecracker Sauces

	Bang Bang Sauce	Boom Boom Sauce	Firecracker Sauce
Typical Ingredients	Mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha/hot sauce	Mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, and sometimes garlic and mustard	Often includes a mix of hot sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar/honey, and garlic
Flavor Profile	Sweet and spicy	Spicy and tangy with a slightly sweet aftertaste	Sweet, spicy, and often a little tangy
Common Uses	Popularly used on seafood, especially shrimp, and chicken	Commonly used as a dipping sauce or spread for sandwiches and burgers	Often used as a marinade or glaze for chicken, seafood, or vegetables
Origin	Popularized by Bonefish Grill and other restaurants	Associated with Sheetz gas stations and convenience stores	Not associated with a specific restaurant or chain; common in various cuisines

🌶️Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients

• Mayonnaise – Provides a creamy, rich base that carries the other flavors well, adding a smooth texture and helping to balance the heat from the other ingredients.
• Sriracha – Contributes a spicy kick that’s integral to the sauce’s flavor profile while also adding a slight tanginess that enhances the overall taste.
• Soy Sauce (or coconut aminos) – Adds a salty, umami element that deepens the flavor complexity; coconut aminos offer a soy-free, slightly sweeter alternative for those with allergies or dietary preferences.
• Garlic Powder – Infuses the sauce with a warm, savory note that complements the spicy components, contributing to the depth of flavor.
• Black Pepper – Introduces a subtle heat and a hint of sharpness, rounding out the sauce’s flavor and adding an extra layer of spice.

🍲How To Make Keto Bang Bang Shrimp Sauce

1️⃣ In a bowl, add mayo, Sriracha, coconut aminos or soy sauce, garlic powder and black pepper.

2️⃣ Whisk together until evenly combined.

3️⃣ Sauce will last refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 

🍤How To Make Keto Breaded Shrimp

1️⃣ Prepare Your Shrimp Station: Dry your shrimp with a paper towel. In one medium sized bowl, add almond flour, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and black pepper, combine until evenly distributed In another bowl, add one beaten egg.

2️⃣ Bread The Shrimp: Coat each piece of shrimp in egg, then dredge in almond flour and parmesan mixture until evenly coated until all shrimp are coated in the mixture.

3️⃣ Fry The Shrimp: In a large skillet, add 2 tbsp avocado oil and heat over medium high heat. Once oil is heated, add in shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until shrimp becomes pink all the way through. Set on a paper towel once cooked. 

4️⃣Oven baked shrimp: If you’d rather bake this shrimp in the oven, grease a sheet pan and bake shrimp at 375 degrees flipping halfway through for 15-20 minutes or until shrimp is pink and cooked through.

🦐Keto Bang Bang Shrimp Air Fryer

You could also make this shrimp in the air fryer or Ninja Foodi!

1️⃣ Grease your air fryer basket with oil.

2️⃣ Air fry shrimp at 375 degrees for 5-6 minutes, then flipping over.

3️⃣ Continue to cook another 5-6 minutes or until shrimp is pink and fully cooked through.

🍽 How To Serve Keto Bang Bang Shrimp

• Keto Bang Bang Shrimp Taco: Fill low-carb tortillas with your crispy Bang Bang Shrimp, add fresh slaw or diced vegetables, and drizzle extra sauce on top for a delightful keto twist on traditional tacos.
• Keto Bang Bang Shrimp Bowls (with cauliflower rice):  Serve a generous portion of Bang Bang Shrimp atop a bed of fluffy cauliflower rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for a satisfying meal that’s packed with flavor.
• Keto Bang Bang Shrimp Lettuce Wraps: Wrap juicy Bang Bang Shrimp in crisp lettuce leaves, adding cucumber slices and avocado, then top with additional sauce for a light yet flavorful keto-friendly lunch or appetizer.
• Keto Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta:  Combine Bang Bang Shrimp with cooked spiralized zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or shirataki noodles, toss with extra sauce, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a creamy, spicy keto pasta dish.

🥥Variations and Substitutions

• Whole30: To make this recipe Whole30-compliant, ensure your mayonnaise is approved or homemade without added sugars or artificial ingredients, and use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Also, replace the sweet chili sauce with a Whole30-compliant hot sauce or make your own chili sauce using compliant ingredients.
• With coconut flour: For a different texture or if you’re allergic to nuts, substitute almond flour with coconut flour for the breading in bang bang keto shrimp, but be mindful that coconut flour absorbs more moisture so you may need to adjust the quantity used or add more liquid ingredients to achieve the desired consistency.
• Keto firecracker shrimp: Infuse your shrimp with a sweet and spicy flavor by making a firecracker sauce consisting of low-carb hot sauce, a keto-friendly sweetener like erythritol, and a dash of apple cider vinegar for tanginess, then follow the same breading and cooking process as the Bang Bang Shrimp.
• Keto boom boom shrimp: To create Boom Boom Shrimp, prepare a sauce using mayonnaise, keto-friendly chili garlic sauce, and a bit of tomato paste or sugar-free ketchup for tanginess and color, ensuring all ingredients meet keto dietary guidelines.
• Adding heat: If you prefer your shrimp spicier, consider increasing the amount of Sriracha or adding a dash of cayenne pepper to the sauce for an extra kick.
• Dairy-free option: If you’re avoiding dairy, you can omit the Parmesan in the breading and use nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor or simply use an all-flour mixture, ensuring to adjust the wet components for proper adherence.
• Using a different protein: If you’re not a fan of shrimp or have an allergy, this recipe can easily be adapted for other proteins like chicken (cut into bite-size pieces) or tofu (pressed and cubed) for a vegetarian option, maintaining the same breading and cooking method.

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• Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken
• Keto Hamburger Soup
• Keto Ground Beef & Green Bean Casserole