Description
Crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce and wrapped in warm tortillas with fresh slaw—these Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a quick and flavorful fusion dish perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper, to taste
Oil for frying
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
8 small flour or corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Soak the shrimp in buttermilk for 5–10 minutes while prepping the other ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper for dredging.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, coat in the flour mixture, and fry in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey to make the bang bang sauce.
- Toss the hot shrimp in the sauce until well coated.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Fill each tortilla with slaw, a few sauced shrimp, and top with chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Use grilled shrimp instead of fried for a lighter version.
Substitute crispy tofu or cauliflower for a vegetarian option.
Add avocado slices or pickled onions for more flavor.
Try chipotle mayo for a smoky twist on the sauce.
Top with crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.
Store shrimp and slaw separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days.
Reheat shrimp in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
