Bang Bang Sauce is a quick, easy, and spicy chili and mayo dip that you probably already have in your kitchen. It goes well with shrimp, seafood, fries, burgers, and more. Check it out! Plus, it’s a dead ringer for the Bonefish Grill namesake appetizer Bang Bang Shrimp!.
Dip your shrimp in something so much more exciting than cocktail sauce, like Bang Bang Sauce !
I love great dipping sauce recipes like barbecue sauce and ranch dressing, but bang bang sauce is something else. Different recipes call for mayonnaise, chili sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha, but those are the ones that work best.
This homemade sauce is a copy of the sauce that comes with the Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer at Bonefish Grill.
You may want to double the recipe because you’ll be going through this delicious sauce in no time.
The Ultimate Guide to Popcorn Shrimp Dipping Sauces
Crispy golden popcorn shrimp make the perfect party appetizer or game day snack But plain shrimp gets boring fast The key is having a variety of zesty sauces to dip those crunchy morsels in!
I’ve tried just about every sauce imaginable with popcorn shrimp. In this guide, I’ll share my top favoruite dipping sauces and recipes to take your shrimp to the next level.
Classic Popcorn Shrimp Dipping Sauces
You can’t go wrong with these tried and true dips for popcorn shrimp:
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Cocktail Sauce – The classic! Mix ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.
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Tartar Sauce – Combine mayo, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, mustard and dill.
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BBQ Sauce – Sweet, tangy and finger-lickin’ good with crisp shrimp.
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Ranch – Cool and creamy ranch complements hot shrimp beautifully.
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Honey Mustard – Whisk together mustard, honey, mayo and lemon juice.
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Lemon Butter – Melt butter with lemon juice, garlic and parsley for richness.
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Malt Vinegar – The tanginess cuts through the fried coating perfectly.
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Cajun Remoulade – Spicy mayo-based sauce flavored with Cajun seasoning.
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Salsa – Choose a fruity salsa for a fresh contrast to fried shrimp.
Quick and Easy Popcorn Shrimp Sauces
Don’t have time to whisk up a fancy sauce? These 3-ingredient dips come together in minutes:
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Sriracha Mayo – Combine sriracha, mayo and lime juice.
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Chili Garlic Sauce – Stir together Asian chili garlic sauce, lime juice and sesame oil.
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Ponzu – Mix ponzu sauce, sesame oil and rice vinegar for a Japanese-inspired dip.
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Olive Tapenade – Blend together chopped olives, olive oil and lemon zest.
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Tzatziki – Whip Greek yogurt with lemon juice and minced cucumber.
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Honey Butter – Blend softened butter with honey and a pinch of cayenne.
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Lemon Pesto – Mix prepared pesto with lemon zest and olive oil.
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Peanut Sauce – Blend peanut butter, soy sauce, lime and ginger.
Anything in the condiment aisle can become a quick shrimp dip when thinned with olive oil, vinegar or mayo to the right consistency.
Gourmet Popcorn Shrimp Dipping Sauces
Take your shrimp dunking next level with these restaurant-worthy sauce recipes:
Bang Bang Sauce – Sweet, spicy and completely addictive! This blend of sriracha, brown sugar and mayo is perfect with crisp shrimp.
Orange Ginger Sauce – Grate fresh ginger and orange zest into a zesty orange juice and rice vinegar based sauce.
Cilantro Lime Crema – Mix sour cream, lime juice, cilantro and chipotle chili powder for Southwestern flair.
Teriyaki Sauce – Simmer soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger for an addictively sticky glaze.
Honey Sesame Sauce – Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil for nutrition and rich flavor.
Green Goddess Sauce – Puree avocado, herbs, garlic and lemon into a creamy dip reminiscent of guacamole.
Mango Habanero Sauce – Blend up fresh mango with plenty of fiery habaneros for fruity heat.
Raspberry Chipotle Sauce – For sweet-tart-spicy flavor, blend raspberries with adobo sauce and lime.
Popcorn Shrimp Coating Ideas
Before frying, coat raw shrimp in one of these flavor-packed mixtures:
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Seasoned breadcrumbs – Toss with garlic powder, onion powder and paprika.
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Panko – Crisp Japanese breadcrumbs give great crunch.
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Cornflake crumbs – Crushed cornflakes add nostalgic flavor.
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Potato chips – Crush your favorite flavored potato chips for the coating.
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Pretzel crumbs – Dredge in crushed pretzels with smoked paprika and cayenne.
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Cajun seasoning – Spice it up with Cajun spices and chopped herbs.
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Jerk seasoning – Caribbean jerk rub adds warmth from spices like allspice, thyme and Scotch bonnet peppers.
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What does bang bang sauce taste like?
If you’re a fan of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, then you’ll love bang bang sauce. Because of these things, it’s great for dipping fried shrimp in. You can easily change how spicy or sweet it is depending on what you served it with.
You can tone down the heat from the sriracha with the mayonnaise base, and the sweet chili sauce adds another layer of sweetness. Add a splash of rice wine vinegar at the end to give it some tang and depth, and you have a bang bang sauce that tastes great.
This sauce can be used for many things and always makes fried shrimp taste better. It’s also the simplest recipe to make with only a few ingredients. You likely have most, if not all, of these in your kitchen already:
- Mayonnaise – You can also substitute plain greek yogurt.
- Thai Sweet Chili Sauce—The red chili flakes in sweet chili sauce make it look spicy, but it’s actually a good balance of sweet and savory. Try not to skip it!.
- Sriracha—You can use any other hot sauce or chili garlic sauce you have on hand instead.
- You can also use red wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, lime juice, or lemon juice instead of rice wine vinegar.
- Sesame Seeds – To garnish. These are optional.
- Chives – Or green onions, to garnish. These are optional as well.
How to make it
It’s easy! Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl, stir to combine, and you’re done.
You can use the creamy dipping sauce right away or store it in the fridge for later.
