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Crispy battered shrimp tossed in that illustrious, creamy, and impossibly addictive “Bang Bang sauce,” they’re a signature dish on the Bonefish Grill’s menu and every reason I’ll ever need to eat there.

In fact, the Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos recipe is so popular that the menu includes both an appetizer version (which inspired these delicious Bang Bang Shrimp) and the taco version, which wraps the shrimp inside of fluffy tortillas.In an effort to satisfy my Bang Bang Shrimp craving without paying the Bang Bang Shrimp tacos Bonefish price, I decided to see if I could make a healthy, affordable version of them at home. Bingo!

Like my classic Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw (which is one of the all-time most popular recipes on my site!), these Bang Bang shrimp tacos have a kick, and the heat is balanced by a cool, crunchy taco slaw. And like other favorite restaurant copycat recipes on my site—Lettuce Wraps, Asian Lettuce Wraps (both dead ringers for PF Chang’s), Cajun Shrimp Pasta (my Chili’s go-to order in high school), and Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad (still yum)—these healthy Bang Bang Shrimp tacos keep the spirit of the restaurant original for a fraction of the calories. Despite my love for the original, these ultimate Bang Bang shrimp tacos have become the favorite in our household!

How to Make Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Not only are these Bang Bang shrimp tacos with coleslaw easier on your wallet than the restaurant version, but they’re so much better for you too. I skipped the mess (and added calories!) of the deep fryer and tossed the shrimp in cornstarch instead. Once they’re sautéed over high heat, they’re perfectly crisp on the outside.

The Ingredients

Shrimp. Shrimp are a wonderful protein option. They cook quickly, pair well with any sauce or spices, and fit nicely into a tortilla. Cabbage. While the restaurant Bang Bang Shrimp tacos don’t have a slaw, I found this recipe absolutely benefits from it. The cabbage is cool and crunchy, it makes the tacos more delicious, and is good for you too!

Lime. A little lime zest and juice brighten up the slaw. Cornstarch. My secret to achieving shrimp with a deliciously crispy coating. Bang Bang Sauce. Creamy, spicy, and incredibly addictive! Bonefish’s Bang Bang sauce is made of mayo, Thai sweet chili sauce (which you can find in the Asian food section of most grocery stores), and sriracha. This recipe swaps the mayo for Greek yogurt. It’s just as creamy and only a fraction of the calories, and Greek yogurt offers nutritional benefits like protein too.

Tortillas. Tuck your Bang Bang shrimp into a corn or flour tortilla for a taco-style meal.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. This recipe is best enjoyed the day it is made, so I recommend only sautéing the amount of shrimp you plan to eat that meal. The slaw can be refrigerated for 2 to 3 days, so you can make a larger batch of it in advance, then cook the shrimp just before serving.To Reheat. Gently rewarm leftover shrimp in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Saute Pan. This is perfect for cooking the shrimp. Baking Sheet. My favorite way to make baked Bang Bang Shrimp tacos tortillas.Citrus Juicer. Don’t juice a lemon or lime without this tool!