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    Whole30 Dynamite Shrimp

    Published: Aug 3, 2022 •Modified: Aug 3, 2022 by mikecleavenger • This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission • 1 Comment

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    Fried shrimp on a metal strainer.
    Instructions on making dynamite shrimp.
    Coating dynamite shrimp in flour mixture.
    Dynamite shrimp bowl served over rice.
    Two bowls of dynamite shrimp.

    These Whole30 Dynamite Shrimp A.K.A Bang Bang Shrimp is a shrimp lover's dream! The shrimp is tossed in our sweet and spicy sauce, which is so addicting. Enjoy them as an appetizer, sushi bowl, or lettuce wrap.

    Dynamite shrimp bowl with a fork. this recipe

    Dynamite shrimp was made famous by P.F. Changs, a Chinese-American restaurant chain. Dynamite or Bang Bang Shrimp is breaded and fried shrimp tossed in a chili-mayo sauce.

    I love how crunchy, sweet, and spicy this meal is. Traditional Chinese food is packed full of MSG and not good for you.

    We use a combination of Arrowroot flour and Coconut flour to make this recipe gluten-free. The result is tender and crispy shrimp that is insanely delicious!

    For the sauce Whole30 mayo, sriracha or hot sauce, garlic, and coconut aminos are mixed together. No MSG in this sauce!

    My favorite way to enjoy dynamite shrimp is in rice or cauliflower rice bowl. Fresh veggies like cabbage, cucumber, and carrots are added for the perfect dinner.

    This recipe is perfect over my toasted coconut cauliflower rice recipe. If you love shrimp just as much as I do, try my cauliflower shrimp fried rice too.

    Wondering what The Frizzled Leek keeps in their Whole30 pantry? Check out my Pantry Essentials.

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    • What makes this recipe so good
    • Ingredients
    • How to make dynamite shrimp
    • Air fryer shrimp instructions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage and Reheating
    • Chef Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Whole30 Recipes
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    What makes this recipe so good

    • The gluten-free breading is so good, and the shrimp come out crispy and delicious!
    • You can enjoy dynamite shrimp in many ways, including salads, rice bowls, lettuce wraps, and appetizers. 
    • Perfect for meal prep and lunches throughout the week. I like to use these glass meal prep containers for dynamite shrimp rice bowls.

    Ingredients

    If you are following the Whole30 diet, you will have a lot of these ingredients in stock.

    Dynamite shrimp ingredients.

    Ingredient Notes

    • shrimp - you can use any size shrimp, but we used 16/20 shrimp (16-20 shrimp per pound)
    • sriracha - not whole30 approved but you can substitute hot sauce instead or check out this recipe for Whole30 sriracha
    • coconut flour + arrowroot powder - the combination of these flours creates a crispy fried shrimp.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to make dynamite shrimp

    Making Whole30 dynamite shrimp is so easy, here's how to make it:

    Dipping shrimp into liquid eggs.

    Step 1: Dip shrimp into a bowl of liquid eggs.

    Coating shrimp in flour.

    Step 2: Coat shrimp in the arrowroot powder and coconut flour mixture.

    Breaded shrimp on baking tray.

    Step 3: Place breaded shrimp on a parchment-lined baking tray.

    Fried shrimp on a metal strainer.

    Step 4: Heat avocado oil up to 350°F and fry shrimp until golden brown.

    Air fryer shrimp instructions

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Grease the air fryer basket with avocado oil. I like to use avocado spray from Chosen Foods.
    2. Add breaded shrimp to the air fryer basket making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, then flip the shrimp over and spray with a bit more oil and cook for another 5 minutes or until shrimp is golden brown and crispy.
    3. Toss with dynamite sauce and enjoy!

    Variations

    • Lettuce wraps - butter lettuce or romaine make the perfect lettuce wraps for dynamite shrimp and fresh veggies.
    • Rice Bowls - serve dynamite shrimp over cauliflower rice or white rice. Top with fresh veggies.
    • Tacos - dynamite shrimp make great tacos topped with cabbage, cilantro, and tomatoes.
    • Appetizer - Enjoy just the shrimp as a starter like at P.F. Changs.
    Straight on picture of dynamite shrimp.

    Equipment

    • Dutch Oven
    • Fryer Strainer
    • Cutting Board

    Storage and Reheating

    Dynamite Shrimp is perfect for meal prep and grab-and-go lunches during the week. Shrimp will last for 3 days in the refrigerator, and we don't recommend freezing cooked shrimp.

    Reheat shrimp bowls in the microwave at 70% powder for 3 minutes or until shrimp is hot.

    Other ways to reheat shrimp are under the broiler, air fryer, or toaster oven. The trick is to use a high heat like 400° F for 2 minutes to preserve that crispy texture.

    Chef Tips

    • Fry shrimp in avocado oil or coconut oil for the best results. These oils have a high smoking point meaning they won't burn.
    • When frying, I find that the best temperature is 325°F - 350°F. Frying any higher will make your fried shrimp too dark.
    • Shrimp should reach an internal temperature of 145°F before you remove them from the fryer.
    • If you want less fat, cook shrimp in an air fryer.
    Dynamite shrimp with veggies and rice.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is dynamite shrimp keto-friendly?

    Yes, this recipe is low in carbs and refined sugar-free.

    Whole invented dynamite shrimp?

    Dynamite shrimp was created by the British in Hong Kong. Chinese cuisine didn't have dairy, and dynamite shrimp has mayo in the sauce.

    What is dynamite sauce made of?

    Made from mayo, sriracha, soy sauce or coconut aminos, and garlic.

    Is dynamite shrimp healthy?

    Our version of dynamite shrimp is healthier than the P.F. Chang recipe. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, and Whole30 approved.

    More Whole30 Recipes

    • Passion Fruit Iced Tea
    • Whole30 Southwestern Salmon Cakes
    • Sous Vide Scallops with cajun cream sauce
    • Fresh Strawberry Margaritas on the rocks

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    Whole30 Dynamite Shirmp

    mikecleavenger
    These Whole30 Dynamite Shrimp A.K.A Bang Bang Shrimp is a shrimp lover's dream! The shrimp is tossed in our sweet and spicy sauce which is so addicting.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Appetizer, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Whole30
    Cuisine American, Chinese
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 930 kcal

    Equipment

    • Fryer Strainer also called a spider
    • cutting board
    • Dutch Oven

    Ingredients
      

    Shrimp

    • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
    • 2 eggs whisked
    • ⅔ cup coconut flour
    • ½ cup arrowroot powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • avocado oil for frying

    Dynamite Sauce

    • ½ cup mayo Whole30 Mayo
    • 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
    • 2 teaspoons coconut aminos
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Bowl Ingredients

    • 3 cups cooked white rice
    • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
    • 1 cup carrots shredded
    • ½ english cucumber sliced
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds white and black
    • ½ cup green onions sliced

    Instructions
     

    • Mix together all of the sauce ingredients.
    • Mix coconut flour, arrowroot powder, and salt in a large bowl with a whisk.
    • Set up a breading station with peeled shrimp, flour, and whisked eggs. Coat shrimp in the egg mixture and transfer to the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour from the shrimp and place it on a parchment-lined baking tray.
    • Place avocado oil in a dutch oven and heat to 325°F. Gently laying shrimp into the hot oil, not overcrowding the pan. Cook until golden brown and remove with a fryer stainer.
    • Toss shrimp with half of the dynamite sauce and reserve the rest. Serve over rice with cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, sesame seeds, and green onions.

    Notes

    Try our delicious Paleo Mayo recipe for the dynamite shrimp sauce.

    How to enjoy dynamite shrimp

    • Lettuce wraps - butter lettuce or romaine make the perfect lettuce wraps for dynamite shrimp and fresh veggies.
    • Rice Bowls - serve dynamite shrimp over cauliflower rice or white rice. Top with fresh veggies.
    • Tacos - dynamite shrimp make great tacos topped with cabbage, cilantro, and tomatoes.
    • Appetizer - Enjoy just the shrimp as a starter like at P.F. Changs.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 930kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 96g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1304mg | Sodium: 4737mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2744IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 555mg | Iron: 10mg
    Keyword bang bang shrimp, dynamite shrimp, glute-free, Keto, whole30
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    1. mikecleavenger

      August 05, 2022 at 5:15 am

      5 stars
      Dynamite shrimp is one of my favorite Whole30 meals to make. Crunchy shrimp coasted in a sweet and spicy sauce so delicious! The best way to enjoy dynamite shrimp is in a rice bowl with fresh veggies.

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