Bang Bang Sauce Recipe

Experience the creamy and slightly sweet Bang Bang sauce that adds a touch of irresistible spice to dishes like shrimp, chicken, salmon, and more!

The origins of our love for Bang Bang sauce trace back to Bonefish Grill, where the shrimp was coated in a delightful blend of creamy, sweet, and spicy pink sauce. The homemade version we offer here is versatile and pairs perfectly not only with shrimp (try our Bang Bang shrimp recipe) but also with chicken, fish, burgers (especially shrimp burgers), fries, and more.

Keep a jar of this sauce in your fridge for up to a week to elevate your dinners with a dash of excitement. Drizzle it over various dishes to enhance their flavors, and you’ll soon find it becoming a staple in your kitchen as well.

Key Ingredients

• Mayonnaise: A high-quality mayo or homemade version serves as the base for our Bang Bang sauce. Consider using thick plain yogurt (such as Greek yogurt) for a healthier option or vegan mayo for a plant-based version (omit honey).
• Thai Sweet Chili Sauce: Look for brands like Mae Ploy or Lee Kum Lee in most grocery stores. This sauce adds a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy kick to the dish.
• Sriracha: For an extra touch of heat, include sriracha in the sauce. Adjust the amount according to your spice tolerance.
• Lime Juice: A fresh lime juice infusion adds a tangy element to the sauce, balancing out the sweetness and enhancing the overall flavor profile.
• Honey: Opt for a local and flavorful honey variety to bring a floral note to the sauce. It also helps to offset the spiciness of the sriracha. Feel free to omit it, but its addition enhances the sauce’s taste.

Discover the complete recipe with precise measurements below.

How to Make Bang Bang Sauce

Tip 1: Thoroughly Combine Ingredients. Mix the Bang Bang sauce components in a small bowl, ensuring they are well blended. While our recipe’s measurements are usually spot on, taste the sauce to adjust the spiciness level. To reduce spiciness, add more mayo and honey; for increased heat, incorporate additional sriracha.

Tip 2: Storage Recommendations. Store the sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. Prior to use, give it a good stir, and then drizzle it over your desired dishes.

Versatile Usage Ideas

While Bang Bang shrimp remains a crowd favorite, transforming it into Bang Bang shrimp tacos is always a winning choice! However, the sauce’s versatility shines through when paired with various dishes, including salmon, chicken, tofu, roasted veggies, French fries, potato wedges, burgers, and more. Its ability to enhance flavors makes it a go-to drizzle for a wide array of foods.

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