Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Name: Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Asian
Ingredients: 3 cups thinly sliced cabbage (I use a mix of green and purple); 3 scallions (thinly sliced diagonally); ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped; ¼ cup kewpie mayonnaise (or regular mayonnaise); ¼ cup sour cream; Juice of 1 lime; ¾ cup kewpie mayonnaise (or regular mayonnaise); ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce (I'd recommend "Mae Ploy" brand); 1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha (or to taste); 1 pound jumbo or extra large shrimp (peeled and deveined); Salt and pepper; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 to 2 cups cornstarch (or as needed, for dredging); Vegetable oil for frying (enough to fill about 2 inches deep in pan); 12 soft flour tortillas (taco-sized, not fajita sized); Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:15min

These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are incredibly delicious, crunchy, and made with a creamy, sweet and spicy bang bang sauce. It's very easy to make and it's also prep ahead friendly. Serve as a main dish or appetizers. This recipe makes about 12 tacos.

Updated at: Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:31:09 GMT