Bang Bang Sauce (Bonefish Grill Copycat)

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Sweet, spicy and oh so creamy Bang Bang Sauce is ready in less than five minutes with one bowl and a whisk. It is a simple sauce, with a creamy texture made with a few ingredients.

Plus, you need a selection of five-minute sauces like this 5 minute Ginger Sauce, delicious Yum Yum Sauce and 5 Minutes Remoulade Sauce to hand as it is the quickest and easiest way to add variety to your everyday meals!

What is Bang Bang Sauce?

So what exactly is this sauce? It is a dreamy creamy sauce – a savory sweet mayo-based sauce that is famous for being served alongside fried or grilled shrimp in restaurants such as Bonefish Grill.

So here is an absolutely delicious homemade version of this copycat recipe the whole family will love.

This perfect sauce is going to be your go-to dipping sauce for fried shrimp and seafood but also crispy veggies, french fries, salads, sandwiches, wraps, grilled meats and veggies, drizzled-over tacos and so much more.

My favorite way to have this sauce is with this Air Fryer Grilled Shrimp and crispy French Fries and Instant Pot Chicken Breast.

Why Make This Recipe

• Super easy homemade takeout sauce that’s ready in just 5 minutes.
• You need only a few pantry ingredients to make this sweet and spicy sauce.
• Great make ahead sauce and easy to double or triple.
• This is a very versatile sauce; it can go on anything and you will want to put it on everything!
• It is gluten free.

This awesome condiment is going to have a regular spot in your fridge! So let’s get started on how to make the best easy Bang Bang Shrimp Sauce recipe at home!

Ingredients……

Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Sauce is surprisingly easy to make. You only need 5 ingredients and they’re all items you probably already have in your pantry.

• Mayonnaise – full fat, but low fat would work too.
• Sriracha sauce.
• Thai sweet chili sauce.
• Honey – runny is best.
• Lemon juice (or vinegar).

How To Make Bang Bang Sauce At Home 

1. Add all the ingredients to a small bowl.
2. Grab a whisk or fork and whisk it together till smooth. 

Folks, it is so good that sometimes I just eat it straight from the bowl! The perfect dip! #foodconfession

Expert Recipe Tips

• This is a basic sauce, feel free to adjust ingredients as necessary.
• I prefer it slightly tangier so I double up the lemon juice.
• A pinch of lemon zest works wonders too. You can also add some vinegar for a slightly different flavor profile.

Delicious Ways To Change It Up

Here are some delicious ways to change up this easy sauce:

• Swap the heat – Use franks hot sauce or other chili sauces to your preference. Adding red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper works too.
• Reduce the heat – reduce the amount of sriracha or skip it altogether and replace it with extra mild sweet chili sauce.
• Add smoky flavor – add in some smoked paprika for extra flavor.
• Add other flavors – garlic powder, onion powder, garlic chili sauce to taste make great additions.

Storage

This sauce is very versatile, easily adaptable, and can be used with any meal, any time of the day, all year long. It is super easy to make as and when you need it but can be made ahead too.

•  Store – Make ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Due to it being mayo-based, do not let it sit out at room temperature for too long.

FAQs

Other Popular Quick Sauces 

• 5 Minutes Benihana Ginger Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Yum Yum Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Lemon Butter Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Basil Pesto Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Honey Mustard Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Remoulade Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Ramps Pesto.
• 5 Minute Sriracha Aioli
• 5 Really Easy Sauces.
• Pesto Aioli.
• Chipotle Aioli.
• 5 Minutes Chimichurri Sauce.
• Caribbean Jerk Sauce.

Bang Bang Shrimp Sauce Serving Suggestions

You can serve this up with shrimp, fish, french fries, meat like fried chicken, pasta, and vegetables to your preference.

• Air Fryer Grilled Shrimp – Works really well.
• Grilled Shrimp Salad – grill the shellfish plain and use this as a dressing instead.
• Grill Shrimp Skewers – grill the shellfish plain and use this as a dressing instead.
• Air Fryer French Fries – so good.
• Salmon Croquettes – guests love this combo.
• Air Fryer Steak. I love this combination
• Crockpot Mashed Potatoes – serve on top with some protein.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this delicious sauce.

Tools To Make This

• Mixing bowls (multi-purpose and soooo useful)
• Whisk.
• Mason jars for storing.

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