Description
This recipe for 25-Minute Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos offers a deliciously crispy and spicy twist on traditional shrimp tacos. The shrimp are coated in a lightly seasoned flour mixture, fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy bang bang sauce. Served on warm tortillas with fresh cabbage and cilantro, these tacos are quick, flavorful, and perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Coating
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
Assembly
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Flour Mixture: In a bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. This blend will add flavor and crispiness to the shrimp.
- Coat the Shrimp: Toss the peeled and deveined shrimp thoroughly in the flour mixture to ensure each piece is evenly coated.
- Fry the Shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated shrimp in the hot oil for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Mix well until smooth and well blended.
- Toss Shrimp in Sauce: Place the fried shrimp into the bang bang sauce and gently toss to coat each shrimp fully with the spicy, creamy sauce.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable to prevent cracking when assembling the tacos.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each warm tortilla with a portion of the coated shrimp, shredded cabbage, and chopped cilantro for freshness and crunch.
- Serve: Serve the assembled tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing, adding a zesty finish to the dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the shrimp in the flour mixture before frying.
- Adjust the sriracha amount to control the heat level of the bang bang sauce.
- Can substitute tortillas with lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point for frying, such as canola or vegetable oil.
- Make sure shrimp are fully dried with paper towels before coating to help the flour mixture stick better.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: Bang bang shrimp, shrimp tacos, crispy shrimp, spicy shrimp tacos, quick shrimp recipe, Tex-Mex tacos, fried shrimp recipe
