Bang Bang Shrimp Salad (Edit recipe)

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Traditional bang bang sauce is made with sweet chili sauce, which usually contains processed sugars. Since bang bang sauce is a mix of sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and mayo I use Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha which gives it the sweetness that would traditionally come from the chili sauce but without the processed sugars. An easy way to get the shrimp smell out of your shrimp is to place your peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl, sprinkle a teaspoon of salt over your shrimp, and stir for one minute. Then rinse your shrimp in a colander under cold water, place it back in the bowl, and repeat that two more times. Why is it called bang bang shrimp? "Bang Bang Shrimp" comes from a popular dish served at Bonefish Grill restaurant. The name "Bang Bang" is believed to come from the spicy sauce that coats the shrimp, giving it a flavorful "kick" or "bang." The shrimp are typically coated in a spicy mayonnaise-based sauce, and when they are tossed or coated in this sauce, it creates a distinctive and bold flavor profile that packs a punch, hence the name "Bang Bang Shrimp." Is bang bang the same as yum yum sauce? Bang Bang sauce and Yum Yum sauce are similar in some ways but they are not the same. Both sauces are creamy and often used as condiments or for dipping, particularly with seafood or Asian-inspired dishes. Bang Bang sauce typically consists of a mixture of mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha or other hot sauce, giving it a spicy and tangy flavor. It's usually used to coat shrimp or as a dressing for salads. Yum Yum sauce is a popular condiment in Japanese steakhouse restaurants. It's a creamy and mildly sweet sauce made with mayonnaise, tomato paste, sugar, and other seasonings. Yum Yum sauce is commonly served with hibachi-style grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables. If you have leftover shrimp you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I love using the leftover bang bang shrimp to make shrimp skewers on the grill. Another way I use the leftover shrimp is to add it to a bowl of rice with some vegetables and make a stir-fry bowl. If you have any sauce left over you can store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can use it to coat chicken, add it to other salads, as a dipping sauce for dumplings or egg rolls, or top scrambled or fried eggs with it.