Description
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our Bang Bang Shrimp Taco Recipe! These flavorful tacos feature crispy, golden shrimp coated in a zesty, creamy Bang Bang sauce, all nestled within warm tortillas. Topped with a refreshing slaw, every bite delivers a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor that’s perfect for any occasion—be it Taco Tuesday or an impromptu gathering with friends. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste, these tacos are sure to become a favorite in your household. Dive into this delicious recipe for a fun and satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 6–8 small tortillas (warmed)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Optional: diced avocado, pickled onions, or extra chili sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and vinegar in a bowl. Set aside.
- Marinate the shrimp in buttermilk for 10–15 minutes.
- Combine cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Dredge marinated shrimp in the mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp until golden and crispy on both sides (about 2–3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Toss fried shrimp with half of the Bang Bang sauce and set aside the rest for serving.
- For the slaw, mix cabbage, carrots, green onions, lime juice, salt, and pepper together and let sit briefly.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos by adding slaw and shrimp. Drizzle with remaining sauce and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg