🌮🔥 Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with Slaw 🦐🥗

 

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Shrimp:

1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Salt and black pepper, to taste

½ cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

¼ cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

1 teaspoon sriracha or more to taste

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon lime juice

For the Slaw:

2 cups shredded cabbage

1 small carrot, julienned

2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1 tablespoon lime juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Tacos:

8 small corn or flour tortillas

Optional toppings: sliced avocado , extra cilantro , lime wedges

Instructions:

Prepare the Slaw:

In a bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss and set aside.

Cook the Shrimp:

Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Dredge lightly in cornstarch. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

Make the Bang Bang Sauce:

Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.

Assemble the Tacos:

Warm tortillas. Layer slaw, cooked shrimp, and drizzle generously with bang bang sauce. Add avocado or extra cilantro if desired.

Serve:

Serve immediately with lime wedges for extra zing.

Tips:

Adjust Heat: Add more sriracha for spicier shrimp.

Extra Crunch: Lightly toast tortillas or add crushed tortilla chips.

Make Ahead: Slaw can be prepared 1–2 hours ahead and stored in fridge.