Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos: A Tasty Recipe You Must Try!
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are an exciting and flavorful dish that promises to elevate your taco night! These crispy shrimp, coated in a delightful blend of spices and panko breadcrumbs, are topped with a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Wrapped in soft tortillas and garnished with fresh avocado and cabbage, these tacos offer a perfect combination of textures and tastes. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
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 shrimp in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix flour with spices in a bowl.
- Remove shrimp from buttermilk; dredge in the seasoned flour.
- Coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry in heated oil until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side).
- Prepare the bang bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha together.
- Assemble tacos with cabbage, shrimp, sauce, and avocado.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg