Ingredients

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(Serves 4 | Makes 8 tacos)

Bang bang shrimp:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (you love seafood!)
2 tbsp cornstarch (or almond flour for low-carb)
1 egg white, beaten
2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or peanut)

Bang bang sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for high-protein—you love this!)
3 tbsp sweet chili sauce (or sugar-free version below)
1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to heat preference—you love spicy!)
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey (or sugar-free maple syrup for blood sugar friendly)

Slaw & toppings:

2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp lime juice
Salt to taste

For serving:

8 small corn or low-carb tortillas (you love low-carb!)
Lime wedges
Extra sriracha or sliced jalapeños

Instructions

1. Crisp shrimp (choose method):

Air Fryer (recommended):
→ Toss shrimp with egg white and cornstarch.
→ Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp.
Stovetop:
→ Same coating; pan-fry in oil 2–3 min per side until pink and crispy.

2. Make bang bang sauce:

Whisk mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth.

3. Make slaw:

Toss cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

4. Warm tortillas:

Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave (15 sec) until pliable.

5. Assemble tacos:

Spread 1 tsp bang bang sauce on each tortilla.
Top with slaw and crispy shrimp.
Drizzle with extra sauce; serve with lime wedges.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Pat shrimp dry—ensures maximum crispiness.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use low-sodium mayo + skip added salt in slaw
→ Boost flavor with extra lime zest and cilantro
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Sugar-free sweet chili sauce: Simmer ¼ cup water + 2 tbsp rice vinegar + 1 tbsp erythritol + ½ tsp garlic powder + ½ tsp red pepper flakes 5 min until thickened
→ Net carbs: 8g/taco
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Use almond flour for shrimp coating
→ Swap tortillas for butter lettuce leaves
→ Net carbs drop to 4g/taco
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!):
→ Use Greek yogurt in sauce (+8g protein/taco)
→ Add black beans to slaw (+7g protein)
✅ Make ahead:
→ Prep sauce and slaw 1 day ahead
→ Cook shrimp just before serving for best crunch

Prep Time & Nutrition (per taco):