Bang Bang Sauce

Want to recreate your favorite restaurant’s bang bang shrimp sauce at home? Our recipe is quick, easy and delicious! Use it on shrimp, chicken, and more.

about this bang bang shrimp sauce

Hey there, food lovers! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably had that one bang bang shrimp restaurant dish that’s so insanely delicious, you wish you could recreate it at home.

I first had this recipe back in the early 2000s when I was all about hitting happy for the best deal possible whenever I went out. Since that time, that bang bang shrimp sauce is now a staple at many more recipes than Bonefish Grill. There’s bang bang chicken, bang bang poke bowls, and more nowadays, reminding me even more about how much I love the sauce.

Well friends, I have cracked the code and you don’t have to go out to a restaurant to enjoy this sauce. With a few simple ingredients, you can whip up your own bang bang sauce right at home. And trust me, it’s going to be a total game-changer for your next dinner party, meal prep, or family gathering.

Our bang bang shrimp sauce recipe is all about simplicity. You probably already have most of the ingredients in your fridge or pantry, and the steps are so easy. The creamy texture of the sauce makes it a favorite condiment of ours.

Sure, it’s incredible on shrimp (obviously), but it’s also great as a dipping sauce for fries, a spread for sandwiches, toss with your favorite protein, or even a dressing for a spicy slaw. Basically, if you can dip it, drizzle it, or spread it, this bang bang sauce is your new BFF.

ingredients

mayonnaise. We like to use light mayonnaise to lighten the sauce up a bit, but you can also use full fat mayo. If you want to try to make it even healthier, use plain Greek yogurt instead.

chili sauce. You can easily find Thai Sweet Chili Sauce at your local grocery store or Asian food store. We usually get ours at Trader Joe’s.

Sriracha. This is what brings the most heat to the sauce. You can use Sriracha sauce or even a flavored Sriracha if you want to mix things up.

honey. Used to slightly sweeten the sauce! You can also use maple syrup or agave.

scallions. Also known as green onion, this aromatic adds a ton of flavor to the sauce. We love the added flavor it brings, but you can omit it if you prefer. Another option is to save the green onion for garnish on top of whatever dish you are making!

here’s how to make this bang bang sauce

measure ingredients

Measure out all of the ingredients for the sauce. If you are using green onion, finely chop them.

combine

Whisk together the light mayonnaise, thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey. Make sure to whisk well until the sauce is well combined. Add green onion to the mixture and stir to combine, if using. Use however you like!

tips and tricks

taste and season! Don’t forget to taste and season with additional salt and pepper as you like. Everyone’s taste buds are a bit different, so you might want to add some additional seasoning.

omit the scallions. If you don’t have fresh scallions available or don’t want to use them, simply omit them! The bang bang shrimp sauce will still taste like the Bonefish Grill version.

make a big batch. You can easily double, triple, etc this recipe! Make it for a party, or make a big batch to store in the fridge. Since this sauce lasts a good amount of time, you could make it for meal prep!

thin it out. Want to thin out the sauce slightly for your recipe? Simple add a dash of buttermilk.

More tasty sauces to try out: Bourbon Peach BBQ Sauce | Garlic Aioli | Chipotle Aioli | Bacon Aioli

can I make this recipe vegan?

To make this recipe vegan, you will need to use vegan ingredients. The first swap to make is regular mayonnaise for vegan mayonnaise. Instead of honey, use maple syrup.

how do I make the sauce spicier?

You can easily adjust the heat level of this sauce by adding more Sriracha! I like to add the Sriracha 1/2 tsp at a time, stirring it in to incorporate it, then tasting. You can adjust from there as much as you like!

how long does this bang bang shrimp sauce last?

This bang bang sauce lasts for up to 10 days when stored in the fridge! Storage is easy, just make sure to store it in an airtight container for it to stay fresh.

how much sauce does this recipe make?

The recipe makes approximately 3/4 cup in total.

Need some inspiration for snacks? Check out my appetizer recipes page!

how to use bang bang sauce

There are so many ways to use this delicious sauce. You can use it as a dipping sauce for fries or toss fried shrimp in the sauce to make a copycat version of your favorite appetizer. In addition, this sauce is delicious on chicken, when mixed into poke bowls with rice, shrimp tacos, and more. The sauce can quickly be whipped up while the shrimp cooks for your bang bang shrimp recipe, or until your chicken is golden brown. However you choose to use this sauce, you’re going to love it!

how to store

Store. The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 10 days!

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