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Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos You’ll Love

Delicious Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos, featuring crispy shrimp and a spicy cilantro-lime sauce, are a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp, uncooked, peeled, and deveined
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk and vinegar mixture
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch for coating
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to spice preference
For Frying
  • 2 cups oil vegetable or canola oil
For the Tacos
  • 2 cups lettuce any type
  • 1 cup tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 tortillas flour or corn for gluten-free option
For the Cilantro-Lime Sauce
  • 1 medium avocado or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • 1 small jalapeño adjust to spice tolerance
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped essential for flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender
  • deep fryer or heavy pot
  • skillet or microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the uncooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp with buttermilk. Allow to soak for about 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the bang bang sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha in a separate bowl until well combined.
  3. Drain the shrimp and transfer to a plate. Sprinkle cornstarch over the shrimp, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 375°F. Fry shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Toss the fried shrimp with the prepared bang bang sauce in a large bowl until thoroughly coated.
  6. In a blender, combine avocado, sour cream, lime juice and zest, jalapeño, cilantro, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  7. Warm flour tortillas. Fill each with crispy shrimp, lettuce, and tomato slices. Drizzle with cilantro-lime sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Limit shrimp soaks in buttermilk to 15 minutes. Fry shrimp in small batches for even cooking.

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