Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Looking to elevate your taco night? Try these Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos, bursting with flavor and incredible textures! Featuring crispy shrimp coated in a delicious bang bang sauce and topped with fresh veggies, these tacos are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With their delightful crunch and creamy avocado, they’re sure to be a family favorite. Plus, they’re quick to prepare—what’s not to love?
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American/Asian
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.
- Mix flour and spices in a bowl for coating.
- Dredge soaked shrimp in seasoned flour, then dip back into buttermilk and coat with panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry shrimp until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha for the bang bang sauce.
- Assemble tacos by placing shredded cabbage on tortillas, adding fried shrimp, drizzling with sauce, and topping with avocado slices.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (160g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg