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title: Shrimp Tempura Tacos with Bang Bang Sauce
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/shrimp-tempura-tacos-with-bang-bang-sauce-697244476aaab04ab6503c51
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Shellfish
  - Eggs
  - Wheat
  - Soy
  - Sesame
tags:
  - Easy Prep
  - Seafood
  - Taco
  - Quick
  - Crispy
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 2400
source_chef: Avram Salzmann
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: The bang bang sauce and shrimp combination gets rave reviews, though some found it overly salty or too sweet.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Many noted this takes significantly longer than expected with lots of dishes and steps required for frying.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/shrimp-tempura-tacos-with-bang-bang-sauce.avif"
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.

Toss @broccoli{1%bunch}(cut into florets) on a #baking sheet{} with a large drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp}, @salt{½%tsp}, and @black pepper{¼%tsp}. Roast until tender ~{15%minutes}.

Meanwhile, in a #medium bowl{}, combine @red cabbage and carrot mix{2%cups}(shredded), half the @mayonnaise{3%tbsp}, remaining @rice wine vinegar{3%tbsp}, @sugar{1%tsp}, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Rinse @shrimp{12%oz} under cold water; pat very dry with paper towels. Season with salt.

Heat a ¼-inch layer of @cooking oil{¼%cup} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat.

Wrap @flour tortillas{6%unit} in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable ~{30%seconds}.

Whisk @tempura batter mix{½%cup} with water until smooth. Dredge shrimp in batter and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy ~{2%minutes}. Drain on paper towels.

In a #small bowl{}, stir together @apricot jam{2%tbsp}, @sriracha{1%tbsp}, and @garlic powder{½%tsp} to make the bang bang sauce. Thinly slice @mini cucumber{2%unit}.

Assemble tacos with shrimp, slaw, cucumber, and @sesame ginger crunch{2%tbsp}. Drizzle generously with sauce and serve alongside roasted broccoli.