Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Delicious tacos filled with tender shrimp, a creamy spicy sauce, and fresh veggies, all wrapped in warm tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Create the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha to create the bang bang sauce. Set aside.
- Coat the shrimp: Coat the shrimp evenly in cornstarch, ensuring each piece is well-covered for that delightful crunch.
- Sauté the shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp until golden and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Warm the tortillas: Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave until they’re pliable and ready to hold all your delicious fillings.
- Assemble the tacos: Place shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, and green onions in the tortilla. Drizzle with bang bang sauce and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Don’t skip the cornstarch coating for crispiness. Adjust sriracha to control spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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