Shrimp is one of the quickest things to cook for a hearty meal. It only takes a few minutes, which means less time your stove needs to be on and more time to play outside this summer. Most people have heard of the infamous Bang Bang shrimp, but if you haven’t it is a delicious way to eat shrimp, usually served as an appetizer. Typically it is fried, full of sugar, dairy, and some other ingredients that don’t sit well with me. Is it worth it sometimes? Absolutely! Other times I wish I had a healthier option that I could indulge in more frequently. That is why I have made my version of Healthy Bang Bang Shrimp.
In this recipe, I love using my cast iron pan for cooking the shrimp, but you can always grill it during the summer months too! The key to this recipe is the sauce! It is creamy, spicy, and has a hint of sweetness. I love making mine with certain brands that I know and love (and have minimal ingredients), but feel free to substitute what you have on hand or another brand you like.
When choosing shrimp it is important to check your sources, as much of the shrimp in the stores can come from sources that are not sustainable or reliable. I like to get my shrimp from Greensbury Market because I know they are a trusted source of sustainable shrimp!
Tips for Health Bang Bang Shrimp:
- Use any cooking method you like for the shrimp- pan, grill, or air fryer.
- I like serving this over coleslaw or other veggies, but they would go great in some tacos too!
- This is a Whole30 compatible meal, but be sure if you use various brands from the ones mentioned to double-check ingredients.
- If you want the sauce to be spicier, add extra sriracha to the bang bang sauce.
If you are looking for another easy shrimp recipe, check out this Summer Shrimp Piccata.
Healthy Bang Bang Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Shrimp
- 1 tbsp ghee
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 tbsp Avocado Mayo I like Chosen Foods
- 1 tsp Coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp Sweet chili sauce I like Yai Thai
- 1 tbsp Sriracha I like Yellow Bird
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat a pan to medium-high heat and add ghee to melt in the pan.
- Pat dry the shrimp and season them with salt and pepper.
- Place shrimp in the pan and cook on one side for about 3 minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook on the other side for about 3 minutes.
- Combine all the Bang Bang Sauce ingredients into a bowl and whisk together.
- Pour Bang Bang Sauce over the shrimp and mix together. Reserve some for dipping, drizzling or however else you want to use the sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use any cooking method you like for the shrimp- pan, grill, air fryer.
- I like serving this over coleslaw or other veggies, but they would go great in some tacos too!
- This is a Whole30 compatible meal, but be sure if you use various brands from the ones mentioned to double check ingredients.
- If you want the sauce to be spicier, add extra sriracha to the bang bang sauce.
