Name: Bang Bang Shrimp Taco Recipe
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 + 1 tsp 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 (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

Bang Bang Shrimp Taco Recipe

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Get ready to indulge in a flavor-packed experience with our Bang Bang Shrimp Taco Recipe! This dish features crispy shrimp coated in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce, wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with a refreshing slaw. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s Taco Tuesday or a casual gathering—these tacos are quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy every crunchy, saucy bite that will leave both kids and adults craving more!

Author: Claire
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves approximately four people (8 tacos total) 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients

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1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp 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 (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

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Instructions

Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and vinegar in a bowl. Set aside.
Marinate the Shrimp: Soak cleaned shrimp in buttermilk for 10–15 minutes.
Mix the Coating: In another bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge marinated shrimp in this mixture.
Fry the Shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry shrimp until golden brown (2–3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
Toss with Sauce: Gently mix fried shrimp with half of the Bang Bang sauce.
Assemble Tacos: Fill warmed tortillas with slaw and crispy shrimp. Drizzle with remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 180mg

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