Description
Crispy shrimp paired with a zesty bang bang sauce, served in warm tortillas for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or to taste)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Shredded lettuce, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set them aside.
- Prepare three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, combine flour with salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, beat the eggs. The third bowl holds the panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each shrimp in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finish by coating the shrimp in panko breadcrumbs. Repeat this process for all shrimp to ensure even coating.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the shrimp in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy—about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha in a separate bowl. Adjust Sriracha for your desired spice level.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. On each tortilla, layer shredded lettuce, several pieces of crispy shrimp, and a dollop of the bang bang sauce. Top with avocado slices and fresh cilantro.
- Serve your tacos immediately while still warm, with lime wedges on the side for an added burst of flavor.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider baking the shrimp at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Shrimp, Tacos, Seafood Tacos, Easy Recipes, Summer Recipes
