Around the Campfire
Bang bang shrimp is a fast camp dinner or shared appetizer that works over rice, in tacos, or straight from a serving tray.
Why This Recipe Works
Shrimp cook quickly on a hot griddle. The sauce goes on after cooking so the shrimp stay tender and the sauce does not burn.
Quick Facts
- Serves: 4
- Heat zone: Medium-high
- Best for: Seafood nights, quick dinners, taco fillings
- Teaches: Fast protein timing
Shopping List
- Shrimp
- Bang bang sauce
- Green onions
- Optional rice or tortillas
Home Prep
Portion shrimp and sauce before the trip. Slice green onions if using early.
Cooler Packing
Keep shrimp very cold and sealed. Store sauce separately.
Equipment
- Blackstone griddle
- Spatula
- Tongs
Heat Zones
Use medium-high for the seafood and a cooler zone for rice or the finished pieces.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 24-28 shrimp)
- 1/2 cup bang bang sauce
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the griddle to medium-high.
- Add the shrimp (in batches if needed) and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until opaque and lightly browned.
- Move shrimp off the hot zone.
- Toss the hot shrimp with 1/2 cup bang bang sauce until evenly coated.
- Finish with a sprinkle of sliced green onions and serve.
Doneness
Shrimp should be opaque and firm.
Common Mistakes
- Cooking shrimp before sides are ready.
- Adding sauce on the hot griddle.
- Overcooking shrimp.
Serving Suggestions
Serve over rice, in tacos, with slaw, or beside vegetables.
Variations
- Add lime.
- Serve as lettuce wraps.
- Use spicy mayo if needed.
Dietary Adaptations
- Gluten-free: Verify sauce.
- Dairy-free: Verify sauce.
- Low-carb: Serve in lettuce cups.
Scaling
Cook shrimp in small batches and sauce after cooking.
Weather Notes
Wind can cool shrimp quickly. Serve immediately.
Leftovers
Best fresh. Cool promptly if saving.
Kid Helper Tasks
Kids can sprinkle green onions after cooking.
Dragonfly Tip
Shrimp are the last thing you cook. Have everything else ready first.
Dragonfly Challenge
Try it over rice and in tacos. Pick the better camp format.