Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Slaw & Bang Bang Sauce:
2 1/2 cups shredded cabbage about 5 ounces (I like to use a broccoli coleslaw mix)
1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 small clove garlic minced
1/4 tsp salt
Zest and juice of 1 large or 2 small limes about 2 tsp zest and 3 tbsp juice
3 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
1/2 tsp sriracha or similar hot sauce plus additional to taste
1/2 tsp white vinegar
For the Shrimp Tacos:
1 pound large or jumbo shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed (fresh or frozen and thawed)
2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Corn or flour tortillas
Chopped green onions
Instructions
Prepare the slaw and sauce: Place the cabbage in a medium mixing bowl. In a separate large bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, oil, garlic, and salt. Scoop about half of the yogurt mixture into the bowl with the cabbage. Add lime zest and juice to the cabbage bowl. Stir to combine, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
Add the Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and vinegar to the bowl with the remaining Greek yogurt mixture. Set aside.
Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and place it in a large zip-lock bag. Sprinkle in the cornstarch, seal the bag, and toss the shrimp to coat.
In a high-sided skillet, wok, or Dutch oven, heat the 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, carefully add the shrimp, shaking off as much excess cornstarch as possible. Sauté, stirring almost constantly until the shrimp is cooked through and the cornstarch is no longer white, about 4 minutes. Do not overcook, and if the shrimp looks dry, drizzle in extra oil as needed. Transfer the shrimp to the bowl with the Greek yogurt/Thai chili mixture and toss to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
Warm the tortillas (optional) and assemble the tacos: If you like, warm the tortillas in the microwave (put them in a stack and cover them with a lightly damp towel) or a 250°F oven. To serve, fill the tortillas with your desired number of shrimp and the slaw, then top generously with the slaw and green onions. Enjoy immediately.
