Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos {Bonefish Grill Copycat}

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

My mom and I are obsessed with the bang bang shrimp from Bonefish grill, and since we tried recreating it so many times at home, I now feel confident that MY recipe is the closest copycat there is!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Delicious sauce: The bang bang sauce is creamy and spicy with a bit of sweetness. It's soooo good!
• Healthier copycat: These tacos are a lighter version of the Bonefish Grill version, with no deep frying required.

Ingredients and substitutions

• Corn tortillas – flour tortillas can be used in place of corn tortillas.
• Cilantro – parsley would also work or you can leave it off altogether.
• Pico de gallo – use your favourite store bought pico de gallo or fresh salsa.

Coleslaw

• Cabbage mix – the store-bought mix is easier, but you could also chop up some cabbage.
• 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.

Bang bang shrimp

• Avocado oil – or another neutral cooking oil like olive oil.
• Shrimp – you could also try making these tacos with chicken or fish.
• Cornstarch – flour would also work.
• Light mayo – you can use plain Greek yogurt, but it'll 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.

How to make bang bang shrimp tacos

Step 1: Make the coleslaw.

Mix the coleslaw ingredients together.

Step 2: Make the bang bang sauce.

Mix the light mayo, sweet chili sauce and sriracha together.

Step 3: Coat the shrimp.

Toss the shrimp in cornstarch and shake off any excess cornstarch.

Step 4: Fry the shrimp.

Fry the shrimp until crispy, then drain on a paper towel lined plate.

Step 5: Coat the shrimp.

Toss the shrimp in the bang bang sauce.

Step 6: Assemble your tacos.

Add the coleslaw, shrimp, pico de gallo and cilantro to warm corn tortillas and enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you put on bang bang shrimp tacos?

You can put whatever you’re craving on your bang bang shrimp tacos! I personally like serving them with pico de gallo, coleslaw and some chopped cilantro, but you could 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 is made of mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and sriracha (or another hot sauce of your liking).

How many calories are in this recipe?

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

Storing and reheating

• To store: Store the shrimp in airtight containers in the fridge for 3 days. Keep the toppings and tortillas separate.
• To freeze: Freeze the cooked shrimp for up to 6 months in airtight containers. Let it defrost in the fridge then reheat as normal.
• To reheat: Microwave the shrimp for 1-2 mins until warm, then assemble your tacos fresh.

Meal prep tools

• Grab some glass meal prep bowls for storing the leftovers.
• Use these Ziploc bag holders to marinate the shrimp.