Description
These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos feature crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce and served with a fresh, zesty slaw in warm corn tortillas. Quick to make and packed with bold flavors, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail-off (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/3 cup neutral oil for frying (avocado, vegetable, or canola)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2–3 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 large carrot, julienned or grated
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Avocado slices (optional)
- Extra sriracha (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss shrimp in a bowl with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth. Adjust heat and sweetness to taste.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrot, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, and salt. Toss until coated and slightly softened. Let sit while cooking shrimp.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Transfer hot shrimp to a bowl and toss with half the Bang Bang sauce. Reserve the rest for drizzling.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a gas flame for 30 seconds per side. Keep warm in a clean towel.
- To assemble, layer slaw in each tortilla, top with 4-5 shrimp, extra sauce, avocado slices, and desired toppings (sesame seeds, green onions, extra sriracha). Serve immediately.
Notes
Pat shrimp very dry for maximum crispiness. Use cornstarch, not flour, for coating. Cook shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding. Toss shrimp in sauce while hot for best flavor. Double the slaw for extra crunch. Warm tortillas before serving to prevent breakage. Slaw and sauce can be made ahead for meal prep. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas and check sriracha label.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Fusion, Asian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 11
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