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★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
Make your favorite restaurant sauce at home.
Most say Bang Bang Shrimp first appeared as an appetizer at Bonefish Grill. Honestly, Bang Bang Shrimp is likely what made that restaurant famous. It blew up fast!
The secret to that tasty bang bang sauce has been cracked. It's easy to whip up your own Bang Bang sauce at home.
Just 3 Ingredients!
It's impressive how simple and delicious this iconic 3-ingredient sauce is!
You'll need mayo, Sriracha sauce, and Thai sweet chili sauce.
Try it with shrimp.
Bang bang sauce is what makes my shrimp roll dinner bowls so delicious. The shrimp roll bowl is like an unstuffed shrimp roll made with crispy won ton strips, shrimp, and slaw. So easy yet elevated with this yummy homemade sauce.
Bang bang sauce is also amazing on fried shrimp. Toss raw shrimp in a little corn starch seasoned with salt and garlic powder. Fry the shrimp in a skillet until plump then toss the shrimp in bang bang sauce. Super simple. So good!
Bang Bang Shrimp is great as an appetizer or try it over a salad, in a tortilla or lettuce wraps.
Bang Bang Sauce for Chicken
Give chicken a saucy upgrade by drizzling on some Bang Bang sauce. I like to add some of this homemade sauce to sheet pan teriyaki chicken and teriyaki chicken lettuce wraps. The sauce adds an extra layer of flavor and creaminess. It's great over a chicken egg roll bowl too!
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
You'll need just 3 ingredients to create delicious homemade bang bang sauce.
- Sriracha sauce. This add heats, tang, and salt.
- Thai sweet chili sauce. This also layers in heat and sweetness.
- Mayonnaise. You can substitute with plain Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
Optional: you can add a squeeze of lime juice or rice vinegar for extra tang but this is not required.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
This sauce is super simple to make.
Here's a look at the steps to make your own bang bang sauce:
- Add Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and mayonnaise to a small bowl.
- Stir to combine.
- Serve or store in the fridge.
Simple as that!
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Homemade bang bang sauce is made with 3 ingredients: Sriracha sauce, Thai sweet chili sauce, and mayonnaise. Garlic and lime can be added for extra flavor if desired. It's a sweet and spicy creamy sauce.
Bang Bang sauce and Sriracha mayo are similar, but Bang Bang sauce is sweeter and tangier. Bang Bang sauce is made with Thai sweet chili sauce which adds a sweet-heat flavor compared to the spicier, simpler Sriracha mayo.
A good substitute for mayonnaise in Bang Bang sauce is plain Greek yogurt, which keeps it creamy with a bit of tang. You can also use sour cream or a dairy-free mayo alternative like vegan mayo or blended silken tofu for a similar texture.
Bang Bang sauce is super versatile and goes great on crispy shrimp, Asian dumplings, chicken tenders, grilled or fried fish, and fried cauliflower. It’s also delicious drizzled over fish or shrimp tacos, teriyaki chicken or lettuce wraps, burgers, Asian Pork Sloppy Joe or as a spicy dip for fries. Basically, anything that can use a creamy, sweet, and spicy kick!
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Bang Bang Sauce
Equipment
- pint-size mason jar or bowl
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon Siracha sauce
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
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Instructions
- Make sauce. In a small bowl, mix together Sriracha, Thai sweet chili sauce, and mayo to create the bang bang sauce.
- Serve or store. Serve immediately by spooning over your dish. Or store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust quantities of ingredients to suit your preferred level of spice, sweetness, and creaminess.
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