How To Make the Best Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos on the BBQ
Shrimp tacos just got a saucy upgrade with this easy Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos recipe, perfectly crafted for the grill. Originally inspired by the famous appetizer from Bonefish Grill in St. Petersburg, Florida, this lighter take skips the deep fryer, combining bold, spicy flavors with a creamy kick, crunchy slaw, and charred tortillas. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or a quick dinner, these tacos are fast, flavorful, and fun to eat, bringing restaurant-quality taste straight to your backyard barbecue.
How To Make the Best Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos on the BBQ
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- 1 lb (0.5 kg) shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp. togarashi spice blend (or salt & pepper to taste)
- 12 tortillas, corn or flour
- 1 tbsp. oil
- lime
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup (115 g) Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (61 g) sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp. sriracha (or to taste)
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 pinches salt
Slaw
- 2 cups (200 g) red cabbage, shredded
- ½ of a white onion, sliced thin
- Handful of cilantro, chopped
- Sliced spicy chili to taste (optional)
- 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- ½ tbsp. sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Season the shrimp with the togarashi or salt and pepper. Oil them, then thread the shrimp onto skewers for easier handling. Alternatively, set them aside in a marinating bowl and place a Grilling Wok onto the BBQ to preheat.
- Preheat your grill to high, 500°F (260°C), and prepare to use direct heat searing.
- While waiting make your slaw. Shred the cabbage, thinly slice the onion, and chop the cilantro. Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, oil, and season to taste. Toss the cabbage mixture with the vinaigrette.
- Sear the shrimp over direct heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until they are pink and the flesh is opaque. Toast your tortillas on the grill until lightly charred.
- Immediately transfer the shrimp to a bowl and add half of the Bang Ban Sauce, tossing the shrimp to coat.
- Pile your tortillas with slaw and top with shrimp. Pair this dish with a fruity German Riesling or a Gewürztraminer if you want wine. You can also try a floral and spicy Sapporo lager or an IPA like Perroquet with its lightly fruity notes.
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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a surefire way to elevate any BBQ night. With their irresistible combination of creamy, spicy shrimp and tangy slaw, they’re sure to become a new favorite. So, grab your skewers, fire up the grill, and savor the flavors of this crowd-pleasing dish. What foods have you taco-fied? Share your favorite foods that you have turned into tacos, your recipes, ideas, grilling stories, and photos on our social pages like Facebook and Instagram, using the hashtags #NapoleonEats and #NapoleonGrill.
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Pull together the ingredients you will need
Season the shrimp and set aside
Add the shrimp to the preheated wok or use skewers
Cook the shrimp and grill the tortillas over direct heat until lightly charred
Once cooked through, toss the shrimp in the Bang Bang sauce to coat
Serve the shrimp on the grilled tortillas with slaw
Fruit forward beer and wine like an IPA or Reisling will pair well
You also can't go wrong with a squeeze of lime and some extra sauce
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Pull together the ingredients you will need
Season the shrimp and set aside
Add the shrimp to the preheated wok or use skewers
Cook the shrimp and grill the tortillas over direct heat until lightly charred
Once cooked through, toss the shrimp in the Bang Bang sauce to coat
Serve the shrimp on the grilled tortillas with slaw
Fruit forward beer and wine like an IPA or Reisling will pair well
You also can't go wrong with a squeeze of lime and some extra sauce
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