Boom! That’s it, my friends! Who would have thought the recipe could be so darned easy? It really is a simple one. Simple is good! Go toss it with some cooked shrimp for your favorite Bang Bang Shrimp recipe! You may have seen variations of the appetizer with different names at other restaurants, like “boom boom shrimp”, “firecracker shrimp”, or something similar. It’s good stuff, really. Patty and I were introduced to it at our local Bonefish Grill. It’s one of their top shrimp appetizers, actually. Either way, I’m here to talk about the sauce for this recipe, not the shrimp. We’re talking Bang Bang Shrimp Sauce, my friends, and I’m going to show you how to make it. But first… Primary ingredients include mayonnaise and chili sauce, though recipes can vary with other added ingredients, such as sriracha, hot sauce, honey and other seasonings. It is very similar to a creamy remoulade, though many variations exist under different names. I make a slightly spicy version, though I will show you how you can vary up the recipe quite easily to make it your own. Let’s talk about how to make bang bang sauce, shall we? It is basically a copycat recipe of bang bang sauce, but I like this homemade version better. Makes about 1 cup of homemade bang bang sauce. I hope you enjoy it! Time to get cooking! How are you going to serve yours? With shrimp? Chicken? Any other fun ideas? Let’s hear it!
Bang Bang Chicken. Slather the sauce over fried chicken (any type - fried chicken wings, nuggets, etc) or over your favorite grilled chicken recipe, like these Grilled Chicken Wings with Alabama White Sauce - the sauces are quite similar. Bang Bang Fish. There is a famous recipe called Baja Fish Tacos that would be perfect for this sauce. It is quite similar to the Creamy Fish Taco Sauce they use. Try with other seafood meat. Fried Food Dipper. This sauce works great with other fried foods fresh out of the fryer or air fryer, like onion rings, egg rolls or fried oysters. The fattiness of the mayo goes perfectly with the oils and crunchiness of fried foods. Grilled Foods. It’s also great on anything fresh off the grill. Slather it onto your grilled chicken breast or wings, or over grilled shrimp or fish. French Fries or Potatoes. Bang Bang Sauce is so good with potatoes! It really is a great pairing. Serve it on the side as a dipper and your friends will love you deeply.
Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. NOTE: This recipe was updated on 10/27/21 to include new information and video. It was originally published on 12/16/19.
