Description
These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a delicious fusion of crispy shrimp, creamy bang bang sauce, and fresh slaw, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey
For the Tacos:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until pink and cooked through.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey.
- Prepare the Slaw: Toss cabbage and carrots with lime juice and salt.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas, then fill with slaw, shrimp, bang bang sauce, cilantro, and avocado.
- Serve: Garnish with lime wedges and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Shrimp can be grilled or air-fried for a different texture.
- Adjust sriracha to control the spiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
