Dipping Sauce for Fried Shrimp

Bang bang sauce in small black bowl with serving spoon.

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings: people

Calories: 224kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This dipping sauce for fried shrimp is creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced to complement crispy, golden shrimp. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it comes together in minutes and tastes just like the sauces you get at your favorite seafood restaurant. Whether you’re serving fried shrimp as an appetizer, party snack, or main dish, this easy dipping sauce adds bold flavor without overpowering the shrimp.

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Equipment

Bowl

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
1-2 Tablespoons sriracha depending on how spicy you like it
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
Sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Chives for garnish, optional

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.
Use as a dipping sauce for shrimp, fries, onion rings, chicken tenders, etc.

Notes

Storage

The sauce will last for about 1 month when it’s stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Variations

Want to make a vegan version? Just replace the mayonnaise with your favorite plant based mayo.
If you’re not afraid of heat, add an extra tablespoon of spicy sriracha.
If it’s too spicy, reduce the amount of hot sauce by 1 tablespoon.

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