Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos {Bonefish Grill Copycat}

Name: Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos {Bonefish Grill Copycat}
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; 1 container storebought pico de gallo or salsa; 1 package pre-chopped cabbage mix; 2 tbsp vinegar; 1 tbsp white sugar; 1 tsp canola oil; 1/2 tsp celery salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 2-3 tbsp Olive oil for frying; 50 shrimp; 2 cups flour; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup light mayo; 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce; 1 tbsp Sriracha; Salt to taste

These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a healthier version of the Bonefish Grill favourite – you're gonna have these tacos on repeat, trust me!

Ingredients and substitutions

Corn tortillas – flour tortillas can be used in place of corn tortillas.
Cilantro – even though cilantro is a great garnish, not everyone loves it. If you'd rather not use cilantro, you can leave it out or replace it with parsley.

Pico de gallo

Tomato – plum/Roma tomatoes are a popular option for pico de gallo, but you can use any other tomatoes that you have on hand.
Yellow onion – red or white onion would also be good.
Cilantro – see substitution notes above for cilantro.
Lime juice – even though fresh lime juice is best, bottled lime juice will work. If you're in a pinch, you can use lemon juice instead.
Salt – to taste.

Coleslaw

Cabbage mix – pre-packaged cabbage mix or fresh cabbage will both work. If cabbage isn't your preference, you can use mixed greens or lettuce instead.
Vinegar – lemon juice is a great acidic replacement for vinegar.
White sugar – agave, stevia or another sugar replacement would be good here.
Canola oil – peanut oil, vegetable oil, olive oil or any other neutral cooking oil will work.
Celery salt – you can use regular salt in place of celery salt if you're in a pinch.
Pepper – to taste.

Bang bang shrimp

Olive oil – see substitution notes above.
Shrimp – this recipe is intended for shrimp, but this recipe would also work as fish or chicken tacos.
Flour – cornstarch and breadcrumbs or tempura mix can be used in place of flour for frying the shrimp.
Eggs – you can use buttermilk, milk, yogurt or oil instead of an egg wash.
Light mayo – plain Greek yogurt would also work but will have a slightly different flavour.
Sweet chilli sauce – double up your hot sauce with a tablespoon of honey to get a similar result.
Sriracha – any other hot sauce of your choice can be used instead.
Salt – to taste.

How to make bang bang shrimp tacos

Make the coleslaw and picco de gallo.
Mix together the bang bang sauce.
Coat and fry the shrimp.
Toss the shrimp in the bang bang sauce.
Microwave the corn tortillas.
Assemble your tacos, garnish and dig in.

What to serve on the side

If you're ready to turn this dish into a whole meal, serve it with the side dishes of your choice. If you're not sure what to serve with your shrimp tacos, here are some ideas:

Tortilla chips and extra pico de gallo (salsa, mango salsa or guacamole works too)
Coleslaw with traditional dressing or lemon juice dressing
Mexican corn salad or elote (Mexican corn dish)
Spanish rice and beans
Jicama slaw

Once you've picked the side dishes of your choice, you can wrap up the whole experience with margaritas and churros.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you put on bang bang shrimp tacos?

You can put whatever you’re craving on your tacos! I personally like eating them with pico de gallo, coleslaw and some chopped cilantro, but you can also top them with salsa, sour cream, guacamole or chopped tomatoes.

What's the sauce made of?

Bang bang sauce is a creamy and spicy sauce that pairs beautifully with fried shrimp. The sauce uses a base of mayonnaise and has sweet chili sauce and sriracha (or another hot sauce of your liking) mixed together. These are the base ingredients, but there are other ingredients, like honey, that you can add into the mix to enrich the flavours.

How many calories are in this recipe?

This recipe has 467 calories per serving and one serving has three tacos. The Bonefish Grill version has 1070 calories so you’re saving a ton of calories by making these tacos at home!

Storing and reheating

If you have any leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for up to 3 days after you've cooked them. Make sure to store the toppings, shrimp and tortillas in separate airtight containers and then assemble them fresh.

When you're ready to reheat the dish, microwave the shrimp in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm. While you're waiting for your shrimp, warm the tortillas on a pan on the stovetop. Once both the tortilla and shrimp are warmed up, assemble your tacos with all your favourite toppings and enjoy!

Freezing this recipe

If you have leftover shrimp or want extras, double batch the bang bang shrimp and freeze the leftovers in the freezer for 6 to 9 months if cooked or 9 to 12 months if raw. Make sure to store them in either an airtight glass container or a freezer-safe Ziploc bag. When you’re ready to enjoy, let the shrimp thaw in the fridge overnight then cook or reheat as normal.

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