Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (Printable)
Crispy fried shrimp with spicy cream sauce in warm tortillas, topped with crunchy slaw and avocado
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 2 large eggs, beaten
07 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
08 - Vegetable oil for frying
→ Bang Bang Sauce
09 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
→ Slaw
14 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
15 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
17 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
18 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
19 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Tacos & Garnishes
20 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas
21 - 1 avocado, sliced
22 - Lime wedges
23 - Additional cilantro for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
02 - Combine shredded cabbage, carrots, cilantro, lime juice, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, toss thoroughly, and refrigerate until serving.
03 - Arrange three shallow bowls: first with cornstarch mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; second with beaten eggs; third with panko breadcrumbs.
04 - Pat shrimp completely dry. Dredge each piece in the cornstarch mixture, dip into beaten egg, then press into panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
05 - Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
06 - Gently toss fried shrimp with half of the Bang Bang sauce in a large bowl until evenly coated. Reserve remaining sauce for serving.
07 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or warm in microwave until pliable.
08 - Layer slaw onto each warm tortilla, top with Bang Bang shrimp and avocado slices. Drizzle with reserved sauce, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crispy shrimp stays perfectly crunchy even after tossing in that dreamy sauce
- Everything comes together faster than you can decide whether to order delivery
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan drops the oil temperature and makes soggy shrimp, so fry in small batches
- The slaw needs at least fifteen minutes in the fridge to soften slightly and meld flavors
03 -
- Keep your coated shrimp on a wire rack while frying so air circulates and they stay crispy
- Let the fried shrimp rest for just two minutes before tossing in sauce so the coating sets