Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
For the Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- light cooking spray, as needed
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, for glazing
For the Delicious Slaw
- 4 cups pre-shredded coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
For the High-Protein Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
For Assembly
- 8 low-carb tortillas
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Season the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss well to ensure all shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Set up the breading station: Prepare three shallow bowls. Fill the first with all-purpose flour, the second with the beaten egg, and the third with Panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Bread the shrimp: Dip each seasoned shrimp first into the flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any extra to drip off. Finally, coat the shrimp thoroughly in the Panko breadcrumbs, gently pressing to ensure they adhere well. Place the breaded shrimp into an air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Air fry the shrimp: Lightly spray the breaded shrimp with cooking spray. Air fry at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through if needed.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Glaze the shrimp: Once cooked, transfer the crispy shrimp to a clean bowl. Add the 1/4 cup of Thai sweet chili sauce and gently toss to glaze all the shrimp.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Prepare the slaw: In a separate medium bowl, combine the pre-shredded coleslaw mix, non-fat Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, ground cumin, and fresh lime juice. Toss all ingredients together until the slaw is well coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Make the Bang Bang sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until the sauce is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated. Transfer to a squeeze bottle for easy drizzling, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Assemble the tacos: Warm the low-carb tortillas according to package directions. Place a generous amount of the prepared slaw onto each tortilla. Top the slaw with several pieces of the glazed crispy Bang Bang shrimp. Drizzle the homemade Bang Bang sauce generously over the shrimp and slaw. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your high-protein Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
For the Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- light cooking spray, as needed
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, for glazing
For the Delicious Slaw
- 4 cups pre-shredded coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
For the High-Protein Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
For Assembly
- 8 low-carb tortillas
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Season the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss well to ensure all shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Set up the breading station: Prepare three shallow bowls. Fill the first with all-purpose flour, the second with the beaten egg, and the third with Panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Bread the shrimp: Dip each seasoned shrimp first into the flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any extra to drip off. Finally, coat the shrimp thoroughly in the Panko breadcrumbs, gently pressing to ensure they adhere well. Place the breaded shrimp into an air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Air fry the shrimp: Lightly spray the breaded shrimp with cooking spray. Air fry at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through if needed.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Glaze the shrimp: Once cooked, transfer the crispy shrimp to a clean bowl. Add the 1/4 cup of Thai sweet chili sauce and gently toss to glaze all the shrimp.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Prepare the slaw: In a separate medium bowl, combine the pre-shredded coleslaw mix, non-fat Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, ground cumin, and fresh lime juice. Toss all ingredients together until the slaw is well coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Make the Bang Bang sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until the sauce is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated. Transfer to a squeeze bottle for easy drizzling, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Assemble the tacos: Warm the low-carb tortillas according to package directions. Place a generous amount of the prepared slaw onto each tortilla. Top the slaw with several pieces of the glazed crispy Bang Bang shrimp. Drizzle the homemade Bang Bang sauce generously over the shrimp and slaw. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your high-protein Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos!