Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos: Juicy Twist on a Classic Favorite
Enjoy a delightful spin on traditional tacos with these Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos, featuring crispy shrimp and a creamy, spicy sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge shrimp in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko.
- Place shrimp on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha for the sauce.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- To assemble, add shrimp to tortillas, drizzle with sauce, and top with lettuce and cilantro.
Notes
- For extra crunch, fry the shrimp instead of baking.
- Adjust spiciness of the sauce by varying the sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg