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This Bang Bang Shrimp recipe is the healthier version of the classic Bang Bang Shrimp without missing out on taste. This makes for an easy shrimp dinner recipe that’s low in carbs and is ready in 20 minutes!
Also, you may like my healthy shrimp scampi or my baked coconut shrimp recipe.
Love pasta and want to make some bang-bang shrimp pasta? I have the right solution for you! This bang-bang shrimp dinner recipe is made with zucchini noodles instead of pasta to make it a low-carb guilt-free option! It is super easy to make and can be ready in less than 30 minutes.
Transform your favorite appetizer shrimp recipe into a complete and healthy meal for dinner or lunch! They are also perfect if you would like to meal prep for a few days. The best part about this healthy and low bang bang shrimp recipe is that they aren’t fried!
Summary
- Same great taste and packed with flavor.
- Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes.
- Healthy and perfect for meal prepping.
🍤 Ingredients
- Butter or Ghee, can also use avocado or olive oil
- Garlic Cloves, minced
- Raw Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Zucchini, spiralized: not sure how to do this? Check out my post on how to make zoodles.
- Chili Flakes, to garnish
- Chopped Parsley, to garnish
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Hot Sauce
- Chili Paste, Thai chili sauce
- Honey
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
🔪How to make bang bang shrimp
Making this bang bang shrimp is quite easy. If you would rather serve this meal with whole-grain pasta go right ahead. Quinoa and veggies will also be a great option.
What you need to do:
If you are making this with zucchini noodles, spiralize them first, sprinkle a bit of salt on them and allow it to drain in a colander on sink or place over a paper towel. Also, if you didn’t know, zucchini contains loads of water and you can get rid of most of it by adding a bit of salt to it and letting it sit.
In the meantime, we will be cooking the shrimp. Add oil in a skillet along with the garlic, then add the shrimps with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 3-4 minutes. Add in the zoodles, along with the bang bang shrimp sauce (see below), toss for about 1-2 minutes and serve. Finally, you can garnish with fresh chopped parsley or some chili peppers.
How to make the bang bang shrimp sauce
Sauce ingredients:
- Greek yogurt
- Hot sauce (like sriracha)
- Chili Paste
- Honey
- Lime or lemon juice
In a small bowl, add all the ingredients above and mix well until combined.
💭Common Questions
Bang bang shrimp is a crispy shrimp delicacy that is fried and then coated with a sweet and spicy sauce. The sauce is prepared with mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce or paste, and some hot sauce like sriracha. It is a popular recipe served at some restaurants as an appetizer and there have been many different versions of this recipe on the web.
the original recipe for bang bang sauce is made of mayonnaise, chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice vinegar. My healthier version is made with Greek Yogurt instead of mayo.
You can store leftovers in the fridge in a container for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.
What to eat with bang bang shrimp
In this bang bang shrimp recipe, we incorporated some veggies by adding zucchini noodles to get a complete and nutritious healthy meal. If you aren’t making this bang-bang shrimp with zoodles, there are other options you have for sides. Try it with the following:
- Over salads like this Brussels sprouts salad.
- Roasted veggies like this oven-roasted veggies
- Pasta like this lemon ricotta pasta
- Roasted sweet potatoes
- Cilantro lime rice
More low-carb recipes
- Low carb Turkey Burgers With Zoodles
- Grilled Honey Lemon Shrimp
- Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp Skillet
- Garlic Butter Mashed Cauliflower
- Low Carb Zucchini Lasagna Boats
- Low Carb Burrito Zucchini Boats
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Bang Bang Shrimp Zoodles
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Butter or Ghee, can also use avocado or olive oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1½ pounds Raw Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 Medium Zucchini, spiralized
- ½ Tsp Chili Flakes, to garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Chopped Parsley, to garnish
For the sauce:
- ⅓ Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chili Paste, Thai chili sauce
- 1½ tablespoons Honey
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a small bowl add all sauce ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Melt butter (or if using oil, add oil ) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add shrimps and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until pink and cooked through. Set aside in a large bowl.
- Add in the zoodles and sauce together with the cooked shrimp and toss well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste, then divide among 4 glass containers. Garnish with chili flakes and fresh chopped parsley.
- Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
Notes
- You may swap the shrimp with chicken.
- serve the shrimp with pasta or rice instead of the zoodles.
- This is made to be healthier with a lighter bang bang sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Very yummy
It was so good it’s one of my favorite recipes would definitely recommend