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18 March 17, 2015 30 Minute Recipes

{20 Minute} Skinny Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

A skinny makeover of a restaurant classic! Skinny Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos combine two of my favorites into one flavorful dish that is ready in 20 minutes! 

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A skinny makeover of a restaurant classic! Skinny Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos combine two of my favorites into one flavorful dish that is ready in 20 minutes! #glutenfree #bangbangshrimp #Mexican #Tacos

Do you think I’m holiday confused?

You don’t think the Irish eat tacos around St. Patrick’s day?
A skinny makeover of a restaurant classic! Skinny Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos combine two of my favorites into one flavorful dish that is ready in 20 minutes!
All things chocolate and mint is probably the closet I am going to get to Irish food.  Except potato soup.  That’s stuff is too good to deny.  But as for corned beef hash, shepards pie and whatever else you see on dinner tables around this green holiday, it probably won’t make its way into my kitchen.  Trust me, I don’t have anything against it, but I grew up eating Croatian food (and chicken nuggets as what kid didn’t).  While my love of sauerkraut runs deep, thanks to my mom and Grandma that use to make it from scratch, my husband on the other hand, loathes it.  So unfortunately, my desire for Reuben’s isn’t answered often.  Unless I get greedy when we got out to dinner and I don’t feel like sharing.  Bring on the rueben!
A skinny makeover of a restaurant classic! Skinny Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos combine two of my favorites into one flavorful dish that is ready in 20 minutes!
But for a dinner that always wins over in our house is tacos.  And these tacos have been on the top of his dinner request list since making their first appearance a few months ago.   Greedy keeping them from you!  But other recipes kept coming up that unfortunately kept bumping this back.  Until I put my foot down and thought you all don’t deserve to be deprived any longer.
A skinny makeover of a restaurant classic! Skinny Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos combine two of my favorites into one flavorful dish that is ready in 20 minutes!
If you are one of the lucky ones that has experienced Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp then you know the love runs deep.  It is delecatly battered shrimp lightly fried and tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce.  While the shrimp is irresistible each time we visit, the tighter pants feeling I can forgo.
A skinny makeover of a restaurant classic! Skinny Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos combine two of my favorites into one flavorful dish that is ready in 20 minutes!
A skinny makeover of a restaurant classic! Skinny Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos combine two of my favorites into one flavorful dish that is ready in 20 minutes!
That was until we remade the sauce at home.  A few swaps and a healthier version was made. And we fell in love all over again.  We swapped the mayo with higher and protein-packed greek yogurt.  Sriracha sauce and a bit of sweet chile sauce are added for the sweet and spicy components.  While this sauce is the perfect match for the shrimp, it makes a great spread for turkey sandwiches or to be paired with chicken.  It’s almost impossible to go wrong with this as the base.
A skinny makeover of a restaurant classic! Skinny Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos combine two of my favorites into one flavorful dish that is ready in 20 minutes!
While a Bang Bang Shrimp remake is perfectly suitable for dinner, we took it one step further and threw them into tortillas for our Taco Tuesday. That was not a bad decision at all.
The shrimp is the same breading base I use in my Coconut Lime Shrimp Tacos.  The natural sweetness of the coconut helps balance the heat while adding one more layer of flavor.  If you don’t care for coconut, swap in panko! It will be even crunchier which is never a bad thing!
Now with our new invention on Bang Bang Shrimp, I don’t see the need for Bonefish in our future!
A skinny makeover of a restaurant classic! Skinny Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos combine two of my favorites into one flavorful dish that is ready in 20 minutes! #glutenfree #bangbangshrimp #Mexican #Tacos

Tools I used to make this recipe:

  • Wire Rack
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowls

Serves 2 Tacos

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{20 Minute} Skinny Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

A skinny makeover of a restaurant classic! Skinny Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos combine two of my favorites into one flavorful dish that is ready in 20 minutes!

10 minPrep Time

10 minCook Time

20 minTotal Time

Yields 4

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • Shrimp:
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, detailed and deveined
  • 1 egg
  • 1 heaping cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
  • Zest of 1 Lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
  • Chile Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chile sauce or my homemade sauce
  • 1 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • To Serve:
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Sliced purple cabbage
  • Cilantro
  • Lime wedge

Instructions

  1. Shrimp: Preheat oven to 375*F. Grease a wire rack and place over a lined baking sheet.
  2. Pat shrimp completely dry. Whisk egg in a shallow bowl. In another bowl combine coconut, cayenne, salt, pepper and zest of 1 lime.
  3. Dip shrimp in egg, then into coconut until evenly coated. Place on wire cookie rack, evenly spaced apart to ensure even baking.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, or until coconut is lightly brown.
  5. Chile Sauce: While the shrimp are cooking, combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
  6. To Serve: Heat tortillas either on stovetop or in microwave. When shrimp are done cooking, divide between the tortillas, drizzle with the chile sauce, top with cabbage and cilantro. Serve immediately with a lime wedge.
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A healthy takeover make over! Skinny Sweet and Sour Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are full of Asian flavors, lighter and ready quicker than you can call take out! #Chinese #SweetandSour #LettuceWraps #glutenfree

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{30 Minute} Coconut Lime Shrimp Tacos with Mango, Red Pepper & Avocado Salsa

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If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Categories: 30 Minute Recipes Tags: bang bang shrimp, chile sauce, dinner, gluten free, greek yogurt, limes, Mexican, shrimp, sriracha, tacos, tortillas

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  1. Amanda Paa says

    March 17, 2015 at 6:40 am

    dang, awesome job giving a healthy update to bang bang shrimp! i love the creamy, spiciness of the sauce - i bet it would go great on just about everything. i'm glad you posted this instead of a st patrick's day recipe. i'd definitely take these tacos for dinner!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 17, 2015 at 7:05 am

      Yes! Dinner on me tonight! Thanks Amanda!
      Reply
  2. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

    March 17, 2015 at 8:30 am

    I love Bonefish Bang Bang shrimp, I can not wait to try this recipe!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 17, 2015 at 11:44 am

      Aren't they the best?! Hope you do try them, Amy! Thanks!
      Reply
  3. Jessica @ Stuck On Sweet says

    March 17, 2015 at 8:40 am

    I've had the bang bang shrimp from Bone Fish just once and I will never forget it. Love this healthier taco version. I can definitely see us having this for dinner all the time!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 17, 2015 at 11:45 am

      Much better when its homemade and healthier ;) Thanks Jessica!
      Reply
  4. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I don't cook seafood often but these look so good (and easy!) I may have to throw these on the menu sooner than later!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 17, 2015 at 11:45 am

      We don't either but every now and then its so needed at home! Hope you do! Thanks Kacey!
      Reply
  5. Kate @ Diethood says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:06 am

    I'd take these gorgeous tacos on Christmas, if I could! They look so dang good!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 17, 2015 at 11:45 am

      Ha, I will join you!!
      Reply
  6. heather @french press says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:18 am

    wile I do enjoy corned beef and cabbage once a year, these tacos I could eat ALL the time!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 17, 2015 at 11:46 am

      I will take you up on that!
      Reply
  7. Shannon Gugert says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:40 am

    I cannot wait to make this, I love coconut and bang bang shrimp!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 17, 2015 at 11:46 am

      I hope you love em Shannon! You will have to let me know ;)
      Reply
  8. Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel says

    March 17, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    YUM! well made and well plated too. HAPPY ST.PATTY'S DAY TO YOU!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 18, 2015 at 6:44 am

      Oh thank you Kelsey!!
      Reply
  9. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    March 17, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    I don't make Mexican often.. but next time I do I will be sure to make your bang bang shrimp tacos. They look incredibly delicious & I just love their fresh, zesty flavour.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 18, 2015 at 6:43 am

      Definitely a fun spin on them! Hope you enjoy them Thalia!
      Reply
  10. Kelley says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    I'm one of the sad ones that has not tried bang bang shrimp before. (womp womp). I'll have to try your version because it looks ahhh-mazing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 18, 2015 at 6:43 am

      Oh well good thing you don't have to go there anymore! I promise this is just as good!
      Reply
  11. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says

    March 18, 2015 at 1:29 am

    These look absolutely perfect. You always make the best skinny versions of some of my favorite foods! Definitely want to try these!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 18, 2015 at 6:43 am

      Oh why thank you Ashlyn! I try that way we can all indulge more ;)
      Reply
  12. Heather / girlichef says

    March 18, 2015 at 7:41 am

    I always say I'm going to try bang bang shrimp - and still haven't. Ugh, these look delicious, I need to get my butt in gear!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 18, 2015 at 10:40 am

      Get on it girl! or just try these ;)
      Reply
  13. Danielle | Krafted Koch says

    March 18, 2015 at 9:39 am

    Wow, these look amazing. I am definitely adding them to my menu for the week!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 18, 2015 at 10:39 am

      Thank you Danielle! I hope you do. They are a fav in our house!
      Reply
  14. Danielle says

    May 26, 2015 at 11:03 am

    hi! Under zest of one lime... It lists the salt and pepper and then 1/2 teaspoon. What is it supposed to read, 1/2 teaspoon of what ingredient? Thank you!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 26, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Oops! Good catch :) It is 1/2 teaspoon of chile powder. I hope you enjoy!
      Reply
  15. Kelsey says

    March 24, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Do you know the nutrition favts for these or even weight watcher smart points?? Thanks!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 24, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Hi Kelsey! I haven't yet figured these out but I will shortly!
      Reply

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