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Bang Bang Sauce
Bang Bang Sauce is sweet, spicy, creamy and the perfect drizzle or dipping sauce for seafood (shrimp!), meat and vegetables. This sauce was made famous by the Bonefish…
Bang Bang Sauce is sweet, spicy, creamy and the perfect drizzle or dipping sauce for seafood (shrimp!), meat and vegetables. This sauce was made famous by the Bonefish Grill appetizer Bang Bang Shrimp and the homemade version is so easy to make!
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Why This Recipe Works
- You can whip this sauce up in less than 5 minutes! It is absolutely delicious on this Sweet Potato Sushi Roll, Alaska Roll Sushi and on this Vegetable Sushi! If you love sushi, you should also check out this Salmon Sashimi with an amazing garlic ponzu sauce.
- This creamy dreamy spicy goodness is great on seafood, meat or veggies! I also love dipping my Air Fryer Tater Tots and Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in Air Fryer in bang bang sauce!
- You can make a copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer and impress all your friends with your culinary prowess!
What is bang bang sauce made of?
Bang bang sauce is so tasty and super easy to make. It combines 3 key ingredients: mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and Sriracha.
Sriracha sauce is the spicy component to this sauce and many people ask how spicy is Sriracha? Suffice it to say, it has some heat! So, if you are sensitive to spice when you make this recipe, you can start by combining the mayonnaise and thai sweet chili sauce and then add Sriracha up to the point that you feel comfortable with the heat level. You can also add a dash of salt and pepper depending on your tastes.
This recipe has the “standard” spice level for the bang bang shrimp sauce that was made famous by the Bonefish Grill appetizer “Bang Bang Shrimp” – my Grandma’s favorite! So cute! However, if you like it less spicy, the sauce will still be fabulous if you add less Sriracha.
If you are looking to lighten up the recipe, you can substitute low fat mayo. You can also try a combination of greek yogurt and mayonnaise to lower the fat and saturated fat. Some variations of this recipe also include a dash of garlic powder, a few drops of hot sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice. If you are looking for a keto variation, instead of thai sweet chili sauce, you can use garlic chili sauce (the unsweetened version) and add any keto friendly sweetener of choice.
The versatility of this sauce is amazing. It is great on shrimp, chicken, vegetables and sushi rolls. You are going to love it! You can even use this in my Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice recipe!
What is bang bang shrimp?
As mentioned, bang bang shrimp is a best known appetizer at Bonefish Grill which is absolutely fabulous. The bang bang shrimp recipe is succulent shrimp, lightly coated in a delicious batter and deep fried to crunchy perfection and then doused in creamy, sweet and spicy bang bang sauce. If you have never tried this appetizer at Bonefish Grill – trust me, order it stat!
What is the best sweet chili sauce?
Sweet chili sauce is a key ingredient to making this delicious bang bang sauce recipe. This Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce is one of my favorite brands and can often be found in most Asian grocery markets. Thai Kitchen is also a great brand and is pretty mainstream so it may be available in your standard grocery store.
How to make this recipe
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise (you can also substitute fat free or low fat mayo)
- 3 tablespoon thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or more if you like it extra spicy)
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and sriracha in a small bowl.
- Mix well and enjoy!
Related recipes
This sauce is amazing on this Buddah Bowl or as a sauce for this Vegetable Sushi.
If you love sushi and sashimi, you will love this Salmon Tataki and Yellowtail Sashimi!
If you want to make an amazing version of the Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp Bonefish Grill appetizer, check out this awesome copycat recipe by Dinner then Dessert!
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Bang Bang Sauce
Bang Bang Sauce is sweet, spicy, creamy and the perfect drizzle or dipping sauce for seafood (shrimp!), meat and vegetables. This sauce was made famous by the Bonefish Grill appetizer Bang Bang Shrimp and the homemade version is so easy to make! Print Pin Course: Appetizer, dressing, sauceCuisine: asian Prep Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 5 minutes Servings: 4 Calories: 150kcal Author: Aubrey Cost: $6Equipment
- Small bowl.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise Note: Full fat, light or fat free
- 3 tablespoon thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha Note: Can add more for extra spice if desired
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, thai sweet chili sauce and sriracha in a small bowl.
- Mix well and enjoy!
- Great dipping sauce for fried chicken, bang bang chicken, bang bang shrimp, french fries, and poke bowls.
- Store in an air tight container or in a small bowl with plastic wrap tightly covered.
