Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Enjoy crispy fried shrimp with homemade bang bang sauce in these flavorful tacos. Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos: A Tasty Recipe You Must Try today!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
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 shrimp in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove shrimp from buttermilk; dredge in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Dip coated shrimp back into buttermilk and roll in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; 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, topping with fried shrimp, drizzling with sauce, and adding avocado slices.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg