Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang: Dub Shack BBQ Presents Bang Bang Shrimp

Although today's title invokes a 1968 comedy starring Dick Van Dyke, I would like to think that the barbecue version is a whole lot easier to digest and enjoy than a rebuilt jalopy. Bang Bang shrimp is way easier than it should be - and in truth, the prep time takes longer than the actual cook.

INGREDIENTS 

2 lbs. jumbo or colossal shrimp

Bang Bang rub

Great Value Boom Boom Shrimp sauce

STEP ONE. Open the bag of shrimp and rinse in cool water. Peel the shells - and depending on your bag or the raw package found in the grocery store/fishmonger/favorite warehouse, the shrimp may need to be deveined. If you want to keep the tails on, feel free; my cooked bag was deveined with the tails off. 

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— A. Cedric Armstrong (@cedteaches) October 1, 2023

STEP TWO. We believe in "working smarter, not harder", right? Skewer the shrimp positioning them to lay flat for the grill: We do this to be able to turn them without having to pick up every single individual crustacean. Light your grills to high heat and season the shrimp with the Bang Bang rub on both sides. 

STEP THREE. Once the grill reaches that screaming hot temperature, lay each skewer directly over the flame but DO NOT walk away from shrimp unless you and your guests like them rubbery and curly. From this cook, I turned the skewers at three minutes and pulled them after six minutes. Give your hot shrimp a shower of Boom Boom Shrimp sauce and serve immediately!

I know, I could have done the entire thing from scratch...but ain't nobody got time for that. Besides, Bonefish Grill might see this and have a quick word with your friendly pitmaster 😬.

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— A. Cedric Armstrong (@cedteaches) September 30, 2023

Bang Bang shrimp made me say ugh.

It's also ridiculously easy to make, and if the shrimp are breaded, only add the sauce at the very end after it is fully fried. 

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