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Six small Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos on a wooden board, filled with shrimp, shredded purple cabbage, carrots, and drizzled with a creamy orange sauce, garnished with chopped herbs. Scattered ingredients and sauce drops surround the tacos.
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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Easy Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos recipe with crispy shrimp, spicy mayo sauce, and fresh toppings. Perfect for quick dinners and gatherings.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood
Servings: 4
Calories: 694kcal

Ingredients

Shrimp Ingredients

Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos Ingredients

  • Prepared fried shrimp recipe above
  • Bang bang sauce recipe above
  • 8 –10 soft taco flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • ½ tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Thoroughly pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon paprika.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs until just combined.
  • Add 1–2 inches of vegetable oil to a heavy-bottomed skillet and heat over medium heat. The oil is ready when a small drop of batter sizzles right away and floats to the top.
  • Dredge each shrimp in the egg, then coat in the flour mixture. Shake off excess and set aside on a plate.
  • Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce until smooth.
  • Toss the warm shrimp in ⅔ of the bang bang sauce until evenly coated.
  • Optional: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until golden and warm.
  • Layer tortillas with shredded cabbage, carrots, bang bang shrimp, green onions, and cilantro. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Removing excess moisture is important for helping the coating stick better and ensures the shrimp fry up crispy instead of soggy.
  • Store shrimp and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat shrimp in the air fryer to maintain crispiness before assembling tacos.

Nutrition

Calories: 694kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1506mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3553IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 5mg