Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos Flavor Explosion
These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos combine crispy, tender shrimp with a creamy, slightly spicy sauce, fresh vegetables, and soft tortillas. Perfect for taco nights, casual dinners, or entertaining friends, each bite is a flavor-packed experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 8 small soft flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- ½ avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour the buttermilk into another bowl. Dip each shrimp into the buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust sriracha to taste.
- Warm tortillas. Place shredded cabbage and carrots on each, top with shrimp, drizzle with Bang Bang sauce, add avocado slices, garnish with cilantro, and squeeze lime.
- Serve immediately with extra sauce and lime wedges.
Notes
- Fry shrimp in batches to maintain crispiness.
- Sauce can be prepared 3 days in advance.
- Baking shrimp is an option for a healthier version.
- Customize toppings to suit personal taste
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