Description
Get ready to indulge in the delightful flavors of Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos! Featuring crispy shrimp enveloped in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce and topped with fresh slaw, these tacos are an explosion of taste in every bite. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any casual gathering, this recipe is not just quick and easy—taking only 30 minutes to prepare—but also incredibly versatile. Customize the spice level of the sauce to suit your palate and enjoy a meal that’s both family-friendly and impressive enough for guests. Whether served as an appetizer or a main dish, these tacos are sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 6–8 small flour or corn tortillas (warmed)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Optional: diced avocado, pickled onions, or extra chili sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and vinegar for the Bang Bang sauce; set aside.
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk for 10–15 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl; coat shrimp evenly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry shrimp until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side). Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to paper towels.
- Toss fried shrimp with half of the Bang Bang sauce; reserve the rest for serving.
- Combine cabbage, carrots, green onions, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make slaw; let sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Assemble tacos: warm tortillas, add slaw and shrimp, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg