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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos: A Tasty Recipe You Must Try!

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos: A Tasty Recipe You Must Try!
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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are crispy, spicy, and packed with fresh flavor. The shrimp are coated in a crunchy breading, fried until golden, then tossed in a creamy sweet-spicy bang bang sauce. Paired with soft tortillas, crisp cabbage, and creamy avocado, these tacos make the perfect weeknight dinner or weekend treat.

Ingredients

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For the Shrimp

  • 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

  • Oil for frying

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)

For the Tacos

  • 8 small flour tortillas

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep the Shrimp
    Soak the shrimp in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to tenderize and flavor them.

  2. Mix the Dry Coating
    In a separate bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

  3. Bread the Shrimp
    Remove shrimp from the buttermilk, shaking off excess.

    • Dredge in the seasoned flour

    • Dip back into buttermilk

    • Coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly so they stick

  4. Fry the Shrimp
    Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden, crispy, and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.

  5. Make the Sauce
    Stir together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Adjust heat level to your preference.

  6. Assemble the Tacos
    Layer cabbage on each tortilla, add crispy shrimp, drizzle generously with bang bang sauce, and finish with avocado slices.

  7. Serve
    Add lime wedges on the side to squeeze over the tacos before eating.

Notes

  • Double the coating for extra crunch by repeating the flour–buttermilk–panko steps.

  • Use an air fryer for a lighter version: cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.

  • Warm the tortillas in a skillet for better flavor and texture.

  • Add toppings like radishes, pickled red onions, cilantro, or jalapeños for extra freshness.

  • Make it gluten-free using gluten-free flour and corn tortillas.

  • Vegetarian option: replace shrimp with crispy tofu or cauliflower.

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