Healthy Bang Bang Sauce (with Shrimp Appetizer!)
Published Jul 21, 2017 Updated Sep 17, 2023
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What Is Bang Bang Sauce?
Bang Bang sauce is an addictive, creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. It’s mayonnaise-based and goes perfectly with meat, seafood, and veggies. The traditional recipe is made with Thai sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, and sriracha, and is a super popular Bonefish Grill bang bang shrimp appetizer, but is actually surprisingly easy to recreate at home!
I adapted this recipe to be a little more lifestyle friendly and I’m proud to share that my homemade version is keto, paleo, whole30, dairy-free and gluten-free! It is just as delicious, but now everyone can enjoy it!
Also, it’s not just bang bang shrimp sauce. It can be used for a variety of meats, veggies, seafood, noodles, salad, and more!
Recipe Highlights
- Quick and easy!
- Make ahead friendly.
- Goes with everything.
- Keto-friendly, Whole30 compliant, Paleo, Gluten-free, and Dairy-free!
- Includes how to make an easy Bang Bang shrimp appetizer.
How to Make Bang Bang Sauce
This recipe has just a few simple ingredients and takes about 2 minutes to combine and serve! The shrimp appetizer takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. Make one or both!
Ingredient Notes
Bang Bang Sauce
- Mayo or Greek yogurt: You can use my 60-second mayonnaise recipe or a store-bought version. If preferred, use greek yogurt!
- Sriracha: Use less or more depending on the desired spice level.
- Rice vinegar
- Coconut aminos: I use this instead of honey. It has a sweetness to it and adds a lot of flavor to the sauce.
- Salt and Pepper: Use to taste.
- Garlic powder
- Thai Sweet chili sauce: Yai’s Thai Sweet Chili Sauce is Whole30 approved. If you aren’t Whole30, feel free to use your favorite brand.
Shrimp (optional)
- Shrimp: I used jumbo shrimp, deveined and peeled.
- Olive oil: Avocado oil will also work.
- Salt and pepper: Use to taste.
- Green onions: Garnish the shrimp appetizer with chopped green onions, if desired.
Recipe Step by Step
Bang Bang Sauce
- In a small bowl combine all the ingredients for the sauce and mix until combined.
Bang Bang Shrimp Appetizer
- Pat dry the shrimp and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 2-3 mins on each side or until pink and opaque.
- Once the shrimp is done cooking, toss in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve in a lettuce wrap or over cauliflower rice. Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
More Ways to Use Bang Bang Sauce
This sauce is so versatile and delicious. It’s the perfect way to jazz up a dish. Add to anything that needs a creamy, sweet, and spicy kick!
- Stir Fry
- Seafood
- Chicken
- Beef Lettuce Wraps
- Wings
- Pork
- Meatballs
- Roasted Veggies
- Noodles
- Salad
- Pasta
Storage Tips
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use it as a sauce, a dip, a dressing, and more!
Recipe FAQs
The classic recipe has just three ingredients- Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and mayonnaise. My version is made with a healthy and lifestyle-friendly twist, but tastes just as good!
If you’d like some extra sweetness, try an all-natural sweetener like maple syrup or honey. This will exclude it from being keto or Whole30, but it’s still a healthier alternative.
Yes! Add more sriracha to give more of a kick.
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Healthy Bang Bang Sauce (with Shrimp Appetizer!)
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 1/2-2 pound shrimp deveined and peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper for seasoning
- green onions for garnish
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt (Yogurt is not whole30)
- 1-2 tablespoons sriracha depending on the desired spice level
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon coconut aminos
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- OPTIONAL* 1 1/2 tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce
Instructions
- Pat dry the shrimp and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 2-3 mins on each side or until pink and opaque.
- In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients for the sauce and mix.
- Once the shrimp is done cooking, toss in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve in a lettuce wrap or over cauliflower rice. Garnish with green onions and enjoy! Toss to combine.
Notes
Serving Tips
This sauce is so versatile and delicious. It’s the perfect way to jazz up a dish. Add to anything that needs a creamy, sweet, and spicy kick!- Stir Fry
- Seafood
- Chicken
- Beef Lettuce Wraps
- Wings
- Pork
- Meatballs
- Roasted Veggies
- Noodles
- Salad
- Pasta
Storage Tips
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use it as a sauce, a dip, a dressing, and more!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This site is absolutely fabulous!
This shrimp is so dang easy and so dang good! Thanks for all your wonderful recipes, Mac.
Thank you Corie! You made my day! XO
Super easy and delicious, I could eat this creamy spicy goodness one a week!
Told my mom and sister about this recipe and she texted me the next day: Bang Bang Shrimp was BOMB!
Thanks so much for the kind words Brigid! Isn’t it fun to find a recipe you love that’s SO EASY to prepare?????? 🙂
Delicious, quick, and a crowd pleaser! It tastes so good that it is hard to believe that it’s actually a healthy option for lunch or dinner!
So happy you loved it. Thank you
Delish!! Realized at the last minute I didn’t have sriracha, so I used a little bit of whole 30 ketchup instead.
It won’t taste the same at all. However, you can give it a try. 😉
Another fabulous recipe!! We loved it!!
This meal! First time I made this I was blown away by how delicious it was and how easy it was to make! This is a go to meal in our house…always a pleaser! Thanks for this recipe!!!
Thank you Melissa for the kind words. I love hearing that a recipe was perfect and has made the family rotation. Happy Eating!!!