Bonefish Grill's Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos is an easy and delicious recipe! With the signature sauce, and crunchy toppings, they are the best tacos!
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a staple in my house because they are so easy to make. We also love Copycat Bang Bang Tofu for meatless Monday, and it's one of my most popular tofu recipes. Feel like chicken? Try out Bang Bang Chicken (Instant Pot recipe)!
You have a couple different options while making these tacos (grilled shrimped or fried - up to you!), and you can opt to make them healthier than the restaurant version.
Make some extra shrimp for some Bang Bang Shrimp Quesadillas!
Making copycat recipes at home allows you to know exactly what is going into your food, and you're able to eave out some of the more questionable ingredients (goodbye msg and through the roof sodium). I did fry the shrimp for this recipe to keep the like-ness of the restaurant version, but I love them grilled as well. Pair these Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Ginger Spinach or Spicy Green Beans (PF Chang copycat) and dinner is served!
How to make Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos:
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These tacos come together quickly and easily in only a few steps.
- Make your sauce first and let that hangout while you cook everything else.
- Coat the shrimp in cornstarch, this will give it a nice crispy shell. Fry the shrimp.
- Assemble the bang bang shrimp tacos. I like using shredded cabbage, tomatoes, and green onions on top. Add a liberal (or modest if you don't like it too spicy) amount of bang bang sauce to the top!
What is Bang Bang Sauce?
- Bang Bang sauce is Bonefish Grills signature sauce for their popular shrimp dish, Bang Bang Shrimp. It's sweet and spicy all lat the same time, and while it punches you with some heat, it doesn't overwhelm your senses. It's the perfect blend!
- With only a few ingredients it's easy to make at home.
- Bang Bang sauce is yummy on almost everything. Double or triple the recipe and use it on other dishes throughout the week. The sauce should stay good at least a week in the refrigerator.
How to make Bang Bang Sauce:
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- Take mayonnaise, Sriracha, rice vinegar, and sugar, and whisk all of them together in a jar or bowl.
- Close the jar and let the sauce meld in the fridge while everything else is cooking.
How to make Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos healthier:
- Grill the shrimp instead of frying. Leave the coating off the shrimp and grill or sauté them for a healthier alternative.
- Lighten up the bang bang sauce by substituting half the mayonnaise for fat free greek yogurt. I have done this several times and barely notice a difference. The sauce is still majorly delicious, yet this will reduce the calories, saturated fat, and increase the protein content.
- Use low carb flour tortillas instead of corn. I like corn tortillas as they are more authentic for tacos, but some people are partial to flour. If you are trying to save carbs/calories, you can look for a low carb flour tortilla. Either work well for Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos.
RECIPE BONUS: Cook up some extra shrimp while you make these tacos and then you can easily whip up these AMAZING BANG BANG SHRIMP EGG ROLLS!
Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos is an easy and delicious recipe that can be made at home. With the signature spicy sauce, and crunchy taco toppings, these will be your favorite Shrimp Tacos ever!
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 ½ TBS Sriracha
- 1 TBS rice vinegar
- 2 TBS sugar
- 2-3 TBS cornstarch
- 1 lb medium/large pre-cooked shrimp, shells and tails removed, devained (can buy already like this), defrosted
- 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage blend (I like green and purple/red)
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 2 stalks green onion, chopped
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Add all ingredients to a jar or bowl, whisk until completely combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Heat oil in a heavy bottom pot over medium heat until the temperature reaches 375 degrees (it should NOT be smoking).
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Make sure the shrimp are dry (pat dry with paper towels if needed). Coat with cornstarch. Add shrimp carefully to the oil, fry 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. You may need to flip or stir the shrimp if they aren't fully submerged in the oil. Remove with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel lined plate.
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Add a bit of sauce to the shrimp and toss lightly to coat.
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Warm corn tortilla shells (I like to let my burn a little on my gas stove). Place a bit of cabbage down on the bottom of the shell, then add shrimp, a little more cabbage, tomatoes, and green onion. Top with bang bang sauce. Serve immediately.
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- Nutrition per 2 taco serving**: 434 calories, 22g fat, 43g carbs, 17g protein
**Calories were calculated using a basic 'fried shrimp' ingredient. Nutrition will vary depending on oil/cooking time/etc.
- Nutrition for GRILLED Shrimp: 299 calories, 13g fat, 30g carbs, 14g protein
Dorothy at Shockinglydelish says
One of my favorite restaurant dishes! I will definitely triple the sauce recipe!
Allyson says
The sauce is EVERYTHING!!!!
Dee says
These look delicious! A summer must-make for sure!
Sabrina says
These are such a family favorite! So much flavor!!
Jen says
These look amazing! We might all be fighting for the last one!
Catalina says
Now i am hungry! These tacos are so inviting!
Allyson says
Tacos are everything!!!
Jacque Hastert says
I am drooling over here! These will be made in the very near future.
Jess says
I would like to know where I can find that turquoise tray. Love it!
Allyson says
Jess- I literally JUST bought it at Target! It's called a taco stand, and you can find it here!
Jess says
Thanks for letting me know!
Ivey says
I was wondering why you start with pre-cooked shrimp. Seems like they would be over cooked. I use thawed out raw frozen shrimp and cook the same amount of time. Just curious as to your reason?
Allyson says
Hi! I use them because they cook faster! If you are actually using large shrimp then they wont be cooked in 3 minutes typically unless they are precookeed. But you can use what works for you! Hope you enjoyed the recipe!
Cara Hesse says
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! SOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!!!!
Uyen says
Just made these! so easy to make and very delicious! Shrimp is crisp and honestly light. It was difficult not to keep chowing down on the shrimps before assembling the tacos.
Allyson says
So happy you loved them as much as we do!
Cathy James says
This has become a go to every couple of weeks in our house. A little shredded cabbage for crunch and shredded cheddar and my teenage son is in heaven. One of my fav recipes to do in a pinch!
jess says
on my goodness, these tacos were everything I wanted and more! thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe!
Beth says
These are as easy as they are delicious! We had them last night, and we loved them.
Janie says
Does taste like the original! So good and easy to make! Highly recommended!
Kristyn says
Yum!!! These are so good & loaded with flavor!! Even some of my kids loved them! Will be making these again for sure!
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
I can't believed how delicious these copycat tacos are! It was a hit with the entire family, and now they're begging me to make it again! I'm glad that it's so quick and easy!
Sandra says
This is the kind of meal I will never get tired eating! It was so good, bursting with so much flavor in every bite!
Gust says
Just finished making the Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos from your recipe, and oh my, they were incredible! The sauce was the perfect blend of spicy and sweet.
April says
We loooooove bang bang shrimp! Using it to make tacos is brilliant!
Janelle says
This was amazing! The whole family loved it. Thanks so much!
Kathy Moore says
Can I air fry the shrimp rather then skillet fry?
Allyson says
Yes!