Bang Bang Shrimp Taco Recipe
This bang bang shrimp taco recipe is crispy, creamy, sweet, and spicy all in one bite. Made with golden fried shrimp and a rich homemade bang bang sauce, these tacos are quick, flavorful, and perfect for an easy taco night.
Ingredients
- * 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
- * 8 small tortillas corn or flour
- * 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- * ½ cup sliced green onions
- * 1 cup buttermilk
- * 1 cup cornstarch or flour
- * 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- * 1 teaspoon paprika
- * ½ teaspoon salt
- * ½ teaspoon black pepper
- * ½ cup mayonnaise
- * 2–3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- * 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
- * 1 teaspoon honey optional
- * 1 tablespoon lime juice
- * Vegetable oil for frying
- * Optional: cilantro lime wedges
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- In one bowl, add buttermilk.
- In another bowl, mix cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice.
- Dip shrimp into buttermilk, then coat in the seasoned mixture.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pan.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove and place on paper towels.
- Toss shrimp gently in the bang bang sauce.
- Warm tortillas and assemble with cabbage, shrimp, and green onions.
- Add cilantro and a squeeze of lime, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Dry shrimp well to ensure crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
- For a lighter version, air fry instead of deep frying.