Name: Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; ½ cup buttermilk (or milk + lemon juice); ½ cup cornstarch; ½ cup all-purpose flour; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp paprika; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; Oil for frying (vegetable or canola); ½ cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup sweet chili sauce; 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste); 1 tsp honey; 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice; 1 cup shredded cabbage (green or purple); ½ cup shredded carrots; 2 tbsp chopped green onions; 1 tbsp lime juice; Salt & pepper to taste; 6–8 small flour or corn tortillas (warmed); Fresh cilantro, chopped; Lime wedges; Optional: diced avocado, pickled onions, or extra chili sauce

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a delicious fusion of crispy shrimp, creamy sauce, and fresh slaw all wrapped in warm tortillas. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, offering a flavorful explosion that everyone will love. With a spicy-sweet bang bang sauce drizzled over perfectly fried shrimp and topped with vibrant slaw, these tacos provide both crunch and zest in every bite. Customize them with additional toppings like avocado or pickled onions for an extra layer of flavor.

Author: Julia
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4 (approximately two tacos per serving) 1x
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients

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1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup buttermilk (or milk + lemon juice)
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tsp honey
1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
1 cup shredded cabbage (green or purple)
½ cup shredded carrots
2 tbsp chopped green onions
1 tbsp lime juice
Salt & pepper to taste
6–8 small flour or corn tortillas (warmed)
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges
Optional: diced avocado, pickled onions, or extra chili sauce

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Instructions

Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce by whisking together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and vinegar. Set aside.
Marinate shrimp in buttermilk for 10–15 minutes.
In another bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, salt, paprika, and pepper. Dredge marinated shrimp in this mixture.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry shrimp for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Toss cooked shrimp with half of the bang bang sauce.
Mix slaw ingredients in a bowl and let sit for flavors to meld.
Warm tortillas; fill with slaw and top with shrimp. Drizzle with remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 150g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 110mg

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