Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
If you’re craving a delightful and flavorful dinner option, look no further than these Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos. Bursting with crispy shrimp, zesty sauce, and fresh toppings, these tacos are perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknights to festive family gatherings. The joy of assembling your own tacos makes mealtime fun while the combination of crunchy shrimp, creamy avocado, and vibrant cabbage creates a satisfying texture that everyone will love. In just 45 minutes, you can have a delicious meal that impresses family and friends alike. Get ready for a taco night to remember!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
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 the 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 each shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture after removing from buttermilk.
- Dip back into buttermilk and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry shrimp until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- For the sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a bowl.
- Assemble tacos by placing cabbage on tortillas, adding fried shrimp, drizzling sauce on top, and finishing with avocado slices.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg