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A plate of Bang Bang shrimp tacos with shredded purple cabbage, carrots, chopped green onions, and creamy orange sauce, with more tacos and sauce in the background.
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Homemade Bang Bang shrimp tacos that pack a spicy kick

Make these Bang bang shrimp tacos for a crispy dinner. Fried shrimp, creamy sauce, fresh toppings, and tortillas make every bite irresistible.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Bang bang shrimp tacos, Spicy shrimp tacos, sriracha shrimp tacos
Servings: 4
Calories: 1811kcal

Ingredients

Shrimp Ingredients

  • 1 lb tail-off shrimp peeled, deveined
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups cooking oil for frying

Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos Ingredients

  • prepared fried shrimp
  • Bang Bang sauce
  • 10 taco flour tortillas
  • 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
  • 1/2 cup carrot shredded
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
    1 lb tail-off shrimp, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika
  • In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. In a separate medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs until just combined.
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • Dip each shrimp in the egg.
    2 large eggs
  • Coat the shrimps in the flour mixture. Shake off any extra and place it on a plate.
  • Deep fry the shrimps in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Place on a paper towel-lined plate.
    2 cups cooking oil
  • In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce until smooth.
    3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • Toss the cooked shrimp in ⅔ of the bang bang creamy sauce until evenly coated.
    prepared fried shrimp, Bang Bang sauce
  • Optional: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until golden and warm.
    10 taco flour tortillas
  • Layer tortillas with shredded cabbage, carrots, bang bang shrimp, green onions, and cilantro.
    1 cup purple cabbage, 1/2 cup carrot, 2 green onions, 1/2 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • Drizzle with extra sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Dry Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry so the coating sticks and fries crispy.
  • Fry in Batches: Don’t overcrowd the pan so shrimp cook evenly.
  • Adjust Heat: Add more or less sriracha to control the spice.
  • Fresh Toppings: Green onions and cilantro add color and flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 1811kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 153g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 53g | Monounsaturated Fat: 80g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 293mg | Sodium: 1591mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3400IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 5mg