Description
Creamy, sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce coats grilled shrimp skewers for a bright, crowd-pleasing bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, backyard parties, and easy seafood appetizers that come together fast.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (16/20), peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or 1/2 cup panko (optional)
- 8 metal or soaked bamboo skewers
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1-2 tsp sriracha, to taste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar (optional)
- Chopped scallions and cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges to serve
Instructions
- Make the sauce — Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, garlic, and honey; chill.
- Season the shrimp — Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper, and toss with cornstarch or panko if using.
- Thread the skewers — Thread 4–6 shrimp onto each skewer, leaving space between shrimp.
- Heat the surface — Heat grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium-high heat and brush with oil.
- Cook the shrimp — Cook skewers 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and lightly charred.
- Sauce the skewers — Brush or toss shrimp with half the Bang Bang sauce; reserve some for dipping.
- Garnish and serve — Sprinkle scallions and cilantro, squeeze lime over top, and serve immediately with extra sauce.
Notes
Serves 4 as an appetizer or 2–3 as a main with sides. Adjust sriracha to taste and confirm shrimp are opaque and firm for safe eating. This wp tasty recipe card bang bang shrimp skewers pairs clean layout with practical recipe ingredients bang bang shrimp skewers and clear recipe instructions easy shrimp skewers for cooks of any skill level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 Servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg