Description
These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos pack bold flavor into a quick weeknight meal — crispy shrimp, tangy slaw, and a creamy bang bang sauce all wrapped in warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (16–20 count)
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 3/4 cup panko
- 2 cups oil (for frying)
- Warm small tortillas
- Slaw (to taste)
- Sliced avocado (for topping)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and honey to make the bang bang sauce. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Pat the shrimp dry and toss them in a mix of cornstarch and salt.
- Dredge the shrimp in beaten egg, then coat with panko.
- Fry the shrimp in hot oil at 350–375°F for 2–3 minutes until golden, or air-fry at 400°F for 6–8 minutes.
- Toss the fried shrimp with half of the bang bang sauce.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on warmed tortillas and topping with slaw and sliced avocado.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over the tacos and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For a lighter option, air-fry the shrimp instead of frying. Components can be stored separately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg