Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Get ready to elevate your taco night with these Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos! This quick and delicious recipe features crispy shrimp coated in a spicy bang bang sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with fresh ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these tacos are customizable to suit everyone’s tastes. With just 45 minutes from prep to plate, you’ll love how easy it is to whip up this flavorful meal. Trust me; once you try these tacos, they’ll become a favorite at your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 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 bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge the shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Dip the floured shrimp back into buttermilk and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha for the sauce.
- Assemble tacos by placing cabbage on tortillas, topping with shrimp and sauce, and adding avocado slices.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg