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shrimp skewers with dipping sauce on a plate.

Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 77kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This healthier version of bang bang shrimp is proof that you can make healthy substitutions to a favorite recipe without sacrificing flavor. And shrimp is so easy to cook, which makes this recipe a winner!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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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.
    a white dish with a yellow stick of spaghetti on it.
  • Pour half the sauce in a smaller bowl to use as a dipping sauce. Set aside.
    ½ cup Bang Bang Sauce
    a bowl of orange sauce on a table.
  • If using skewers, thread 4-5 shrimp on each and brush the remaining sauce over the shrimp.
    1 pound shrimp
    shrimp skewers on a white plate.
  • 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. (Adjust the cooking time if using different size shrimp.)
    shrimp on skewers in a frying pan.
  • 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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Notes

  • Be sure the shrimp is peeled and deveined before cooking.
  • The shrimp cooks really quickly, so you just need to cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side (cook just until opaque)
  • Properly cooked shrimp are an opaque white color with some pink and bright red accents and 120°F internally.
  • If you use bamboo skewers, be sure to soak them in water before starting.
Storage: Store bang bang shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 0.2mg