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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos topped with a fresh mango slaw for a delicious flavor burst.

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw

Crispy shrimp tacos served with a refreshing mango slaw and a spicy bang bang sauce, perfect for a fun dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium or large)
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or regular milk with a squeeze of lemon
  • 1 cup Flour Plus a little cornstarch for extra crunch
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs For that crispy coating
  • 8 pieces Tortillas (corn or flour) Your choice of tortillas
For the Mango Slaw
  • 2 cups Shredded cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
  • 1 cup Diced ripe mango
  • 1 tbsp Chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tbsp Honey (optional) If the mango is not very sweet
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make the mango slaw by mixing shredded cabbage, diced mango, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Chill in the fridge.
  2. Prepare the bang bang sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice. Adjust flavors to taste.
  3. Pat shrimp dry. Set up two bowls: one with flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder; the other with buttermilk.
  4. Coat the shrimp by dipping them in the flour mixture, then in buttermilk, and finally coating them with panko breadcrumbs.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a pan for shallow frying. Fry shrimp in batches for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  2. Transfer fried shrimp to a wire rack to keep them crisp.
Assembly
  1. Warm tortillas in a skillet for a few seconds per side.
  2. Assemble tacos by adding mango slaw, crispy shrimp, and drizzle with bang bang sauce. Garnish with cilantro and lime.

Notes

For best results, keep the shrimp hot and crispy and avoid tossing in sauce until just before serving. Can also be air fried for a lighter option.