Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Chili Sauce
These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are packed with crispy, flavorful shrimp and topped with a creamy chili sauce that has a perfect balance of spicy and sweet. A delicious and satisfying meal that’s easy to make and perfect for taco night!
Ingredients
- For the Bang Bang Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the Creamy Chili Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- For the Tacos:
- 8 small flour tortillas or corn, if preferred
- Shredded lettuce or cabbage
- Cilantro optional
- Lime wedges optional
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: In a bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge the shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture, then dip them in the buttermilk and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry the shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Make the creamy chili sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice. Adjust the heat by adding more sriracha, if desired.
- Assemble the tacos: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Place a handful of shredded lettuce or cabbage on each tortilla, then top with the crispy shrimp.
- Drizzle with sauce: Generously drizzle the creamy chili sauce over the shrimp. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor.
Notes
- Make it spicy: If you love spice, add more sriracha to the creamy chili sauce to increase the heat.
- Taco variations: Try adding avocado slices or a mango salsa for extra freshness and flavor.