Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Elevate your taco night with Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos: A Tasty Recipe You Must Try! These mouthwatering tacos feature crispy shrimp coated in a zesty bang bang sauce, all nestled in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish combines delightful textures—from the crunchy shrimp to the creamy sauce—creating an irresistible dining experience. Customize your toppings to suit your preferences, making these tacos a fun and flavorful addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
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.
- Coat each shrimp first in seasoned flour, then dip back into buttermilk followed by panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry shrimp until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha for the bang bang sauce.
- Assemble tacos by layering cabbage on tortillas, adding shrimp, drizzling with sauce, and topping with avocado slices.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg