Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
These bang bang shrimp tacos are a Bonefish Grill copycat and have dynamite flavor! Crispy fried shrimp are tossed in a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce, loaded into tortillas then topped with crunchy cabbage.
Ingredients
Bang Bang Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- Sriracha sauce , to taste
Fried Shrimp
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined, tails removed
- Canola oil , or peanut oil, for frying
- ¾ cup cornstarch
Tacos
- 8-12 small white corn tortillas , or hard shell tacos
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 green onions , sliced
- Lime juice
- Thinly sliced jalapenos , optional
Instructions
Bang Bang Sauce
- In a bowl, stir together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chili sauce, and Sriracha to taste until smooth.
Fried Shrimp
- In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the shrimp and stir to coat.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, add 2 to 3 inches of oil. Heat over medium heat until temperature reaches 375°F on a digital thermometer.
- In a shallow bowl, add 3/4 cup cornstarch. Using tongs, remove 1 shrimp from the buttermilk marinade, letting any excess drip off, and coat each side in cornstarch.
- Add the shrimp in batches to the oil and fry 1 to 2 minutes per side, until cooked through and light brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Return oil temperature to 375°F and repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Place in a serving bowl and add sauce. Toss to coat. Serve warm.
Tacos
- On a griddle or skillet over medium heat, lightly toast tortillas 30 seconds per side.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded cabbage and 2 to 3 shrimp. Drizzle with extra sauce, if desired. Top with cilantro, green onions, lime juice, and jalapenos, if using.
Notes
Frying the shrimp: Keep the oil temperature at 375˚F with a digital thermometer (one that clips to the pot is helpful). Be sure to bring the oil back to temperature before frying a new batch.
Bang bang sauce: To make the sauce a little sweeter, add 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup. For extra spice, add some cayenne or hot sauce. To make it a little tart, and a dash of lemon juice.
Extra taco toppings:
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced radishes
- Cole slaw
- Chopped avocado
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal, Carbohydrates: 58g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 9mg, Sodium: 462mg, Potassium: 255mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 238IU, Vitamin C: 21mg, Calcium: 105mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
