Description
These Shrimp Tacos with Bang Bang Sauce are a vibrant, flavorful meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering. Tender garlic butter shrimp are paired with fresh vegetables and creamy avocado, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas and topped with a spicy-sweet bang bang sauce that adds a zesty kick.
Ingredients
Tortillas & Vegetables
- 8 Flour Tortillas (6”-8” size)
- Lettuce (thinly sliced, about 1 cup)
- 1 medium Carrot (finely sliced)
- 1 Bell Pepper (finely sliced)
- 1 Avocado (finely sliced)
- 2 Scallions (finely chopped)
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish, about 2 tablespoons)
- Lime Wedges (for serving)
Shrimp & Cooking
- 1 lb Raw Shrimp (16/20 size, peeled and deveined)
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4-5 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Dried Parsley
Sauce
- 1 recipe Bang Bang Sauce (prepared separately)
Instructions
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: Prepare one recipe of bang bang sauce according to your preferred recipe, then place it in a reusable condiment container or a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off for easy drizzling during assembly.
- Warm the Flour Tortillas: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Stack the flour tortillas and wrap them tightly in aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until warm and pliable. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Cook the Garlic Butter Shrimp: In a large deep skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Increase heat to medium and add the peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook shrimp for 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are fully cooked through.
- Add Parsley to Shrimp: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the dried parsley for added flavor. Set the shrimp aside.
- Assemble the Shrimp Tacos: On each warmed tortilla, layer the sliced lettuce, carrot, bell pepper, avocado, scallions, and fresh parsley. Top with 4-5 pieces of garlic butter shrimp, then drizzle generously with bang bang sauce. Repeat until all tacos are assembled.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top to add bright acidity.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined for the best texture and taste.
- Adjust the bang bang sauce spiciness to your preference.
- For extra crispness, consider using fresh corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- Tortillas can be kept warm wrapped in foil in a low oven if preparing ahead.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic for sautéing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
