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The Definitive Homemade Bang Bang Shrimp Sauce

A pile of crispy, golden-fried shrimp generously coated in a creamy, orange bang bang shrimp sauce on a white plate.
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Make restaurant-style bang bang shrimp sauce at home. This easy, creamy chili sauce balances sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, perfect for crispy shrimp or as a dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust for heat preference)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Gather all your sauce ingredients: mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and salt.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce. Whisk them together until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  3. Add the Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and salt to the bowl.
  4. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until the sauce is completely blended and creamy. Taste the sauce.
  5. Adjust the flavor as needed: add more Sriracha for heat, more honey for sweetness, or a drop more vinegar for tang.
  6. If you plan to serve this with crispy shrimp, set aside the desired amount of sauce. For the full bang bang shrimp dish, toss the cooked, battered shrimp directly in the sauce until coated.
  7. Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For a tangier sauce, substitute 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar with 1 teaspoon of fresh lime juice.
  • If you prefer a sweeter sauce, increase the honey by one teaspoon.
  • This sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • This spicy aioli recipe works well as a topping for fish tacos or as a quick seafood sauce for fried appetizers.

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