Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a delightful twist on your traditional taco night, featuring crispy shrimp coated in a zesty bang bang sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. The bold flavors of the spicy sauce combined with fresh toppings like avocado and shredded cabbage create an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Soak the shrimp in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge soaked shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture and then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry shrimp until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the bang bang sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
- Assemble tacos by placing shredded cabbage and fried shrimp in tortillas; drizzle with bang bang sauce and top with avocado slices. Serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg