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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

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These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a crispy, creamy, and flavor-packed meal featuring golden fried shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, then served in warm tortillas with fresh crunchy toppings. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican-American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • deep frying pan or skillet
  • tongs
  • paper towels
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1-2 tsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 4-5 radishes (sliced)
  • 2 green onions (chopped)
  • fresh cilantro
  • jalapeños (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place shrimp in a bowl and soak in buttermilk for 10–15 minutes to tenderize and help coating stick.
  • Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Remove shrimp from buttermilk and coat evenly in the flour mixture.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry shrimp for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, chili garlic sauce, and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Gently toss crispy shrimp in the prepared sauce until evenly coated.
  • Warm tortillas and fill with cabbage, saucy shrimp, and toppings like radish, cilantro, green onions, and jalapeños.
  • Serve tacos immediately while shrimp are crispy and hot for best flavor and texture.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Shrimp can be baked or air-fried instead of deep-fried for a healthier option. Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing chili garlic sauce. Assemble just before serving to keep shrimp crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bang bang shrimp tacos, crispy shrimp tacos, shrimp tacos, spicy shrimp tacos
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