Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos: A Tasty Recipe You Must Try!
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a vibrant and mouthwatering twist on traditional tacos that will elevate your next meal. With crispy panko-crusted shrimp coated in a spicy bang bang sauce, these tacos deliver an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for taco night or casual gatherings, they invite customization with fresh toppings like creamy avocado and crunchy cabbage. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
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, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge the soaked shrimp in the flour mixture.
- Dip in buttermilk again and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry shrimp until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side).
- For the sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
- Assemble tacos by placing cabbage on tortillas, topping with shrimp and sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 160mg