Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are crispy, spicy, and full of flavor. Perfect for a quick meal or a fun dinner party.
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Breading
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For the Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
For Assembly
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 whole avocado, sliced
- to taste lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the shrimp and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Coat the marinated shrimp in flour, then dip in the buttermilk mixture again, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the shrimp until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha for the sauce.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp in tortillas, topping with cabbage, avocado, and drizzling with the sauce. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
You can adjust the spice level by changing the amount of sriracha. Enjoy your tacos!