Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos creates a flavor explosion for your taste buds! It has that perfect mixture of salty, sweet, spicy, crunchy amazingness that is so satisfying.
This Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos recipe is so easy to make. The Boom Boom Sauce recipe is a copycat version of Sheetz sauce that you they serve on their sandwiches.
Boom Boom Sauce is comprised from chili peppers, with savory notes from garlic – a perfect tangy-creamy-spicy combo. It is just not something you can use for tacos. You can use it as a dip for chicken and fries, a spread for sandwiches or burgers or even on grilled meats or vegetables. You will want to use this sauce on everything. Trust me!
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What We Love About This Boom Boom Sauce Recipe
This recipe is great for taco tuesday or any day of the week, it is quick and so tempting.
- 30 Minute Meal: Quick and easy enough for any night of your busy week.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge.
- Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, use different vegetables, make it your own.
Ingredient Notes
Shrimp Tacos
- Frozen Breaded Shrimp – Cook until golden brown.
- Asian Coleslaw Mix – Find this in the produce section of the grocery store.
- Boom Boom Sauce ( recipe below)
- Soft Flour Taco Shells
Recipe for Boom Boom Sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- Garlic Powder
- Sriracha
Equipment Needed for Boom Boom Sauce for Shrimp
How to Make Boom Boom Sauce for Shrimp Tacos
These are the basic steps for making Boom Boom Sauce Shrimp Tacos. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: HOW TO MAKE BOOM BOOM SAUCE
First, place all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. In the meantime, prepare shrimp according to package directions.
STEP 2: PREPARE SLAW
Then in a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix and Boom Boom sauce, then mix until well coated. Lastly, warm taco shells in microwave by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving on high for 30 seconds
STEP 3: ASSEMBLE
To assemble, first, place 1/4 cup of coleslaw mixture on each taco shell and then place shrimp. Finally, drizzle remaining Boom Boom Sauce on top of shrimp
Prep and Storage Tips for Boom Boom Shrimp Sauce
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Make the boom boom sauce and asian slaw ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to make your tacos.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store any remaining boom boom sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
MAKE YOUR OWN CRISPY SHRIMP
Start with raw frozen shrimp, peeled, de-veined and tail off. Dip in corn starch and then make a batter by mixing together all purpose flour, salt, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt and black pepper. Then add cold club soda. Mix just enough to combine. Coat the shrimp in the batter and then fry in canola oil at about 350 degrees for 2 minutes. Cook in batches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fresh grilled shrimp cooked on skewers can be used instead of fried shrimp. try a low fat or fat free mayo to lower the calorie count. Medium or large shrimp can be used. Gluten free tortillas can also be used.
Of course, try traditional shredded lettuce or cabbage.
Indeed, if you are feeding a crowd this recipe can be adjusted to meet your needs.
Truly, this is a matter of preference. In this recipe I utilize the flour, however corn are great too.
Boom Boom Sauce is an amazing sauce that is a combination of mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, sweet thai chili sauce and tomato ketchup. You may have seen this boom boom sauce Sheetz or Kens boom boom sauce, but it is so simple to make yourself and you can adjust the heat.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Toppings: Sliced Avocado, tomato, fresh herbs like cilantro and a squeeze of lime are wonderful.
- Different Protein: Fish can be used in these tacos, tilapia is great.
- Heat: Up the heat with your favorite pepper or pepper sauce.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Air Fry your shrimp in the air fryer to make a healthier dish or even oven bake.
- Different taco Shell: Feel free a different taco shell such as a hard taco or an egg wrap, or cheese wrap.
- Cheese: top with your favorite mexican blend or Queso Cotija.
What to Serve with Boom Boom Shrimp
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Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos
Equipment
Ingredients
Shrimp Tacos
- 10 ounces Frozen breaded shrimp
- 2 cups packaged Asian coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup Boom Boom Sauce, recipe below
- 16 avocado slices
- 8 soft flour taco shells
Boom Boom Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Sriracha
Instructions
Boom Boom Sauce
- Place all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Shrimp Tacos
- Prepare shrimp according to package directions.
- In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix and Boom Boom sauce.
- Warm taco shells by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving on high for 30 seconds.
- Place 1/4 cup of coleslaw mixture on each taco shell.
- Drizzle with Boom Boom sauce.
- Top with avocado slices and cooked shrimp.
- Drizzle with more Boom Boom Sauce.
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Expert Tips
- Toppings: Sliced Avocado, tomato, fresh herbs like cilantro and a squeeze of lime are wonderful.
- Different Protein: Fish can be used in these tacos, tilapia is great.
- Heat: Up the heat with your favorite pepper or pepper sauce.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Fry your shrimp in the air fryer to make a healthier dish.
- Different taco Shell: Feel free a different taco shell such as a hard taco or an egg wrap, or cheese wrap.
- Cheese: top with your favorite mexican blend or Queso Cotija.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
The boom boom sauce is SO good! Thanks for the recipe.
These shrimp tacos look amazing! I have never had Boom Boom sauce before, but it sounds so flavorful and fun! Thanks for such a great recipe!
Sheetz sauce is one of my favorite things and these tacos are AMAZING!! Love that you tossed it with the slaw too!
Sounds delish. I have a mayo hater. Has anyone tried substituting something like greek yogurt for the mayo & if so…how did it turn out?
I haven’t. But I’d love to know how it turns out of you try it.
I haven’t tried this, but please let me know if you do!
I subbed Greek yogurt, and it was great!!
That sounss kinda like subway’s Chipotle southwest sauce. A mixture of mayo, mustard, garlic and Chipotle
Christina, this looks delicious!
My husband loves shrimp and avocado! The Boom Boom sauce sounds like a winner!
Loving this sauce… very creative!
Just wanted you to know that your recipe is being featured on foodie friday today. I will be pinning and tweeting it this week too. http://www.simplelivingeating.com/2014/04/haddock-with-parsley-cream-sauce-foodie.html
Looks Delish! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/04/make-it-pretty-monday-week-96.html Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
WOW! That is awesome! Thanks so much for featuring me! 🙂
This sounds sooo great! thanks for sharing!
Yum!! I love shrimp. This recipe is certainly pin-worthy. Thank you.
These look so delicious! The sauce sounds really good!
Christina, these look amazing! I also appreciate that they’re easy to prepare. Pinned!
Wow, what an amazing sauce. Thanks so much for bringing this terrific dinner to foodie friday.
I love sweet chili sauce and I love shrimp tacos! You could totally go thai with this via thai basil and/or cilantro and mint. I love tacos!
OMGosh! My husband would looooooooooooooove these!! I’ll have to try them next week! Yummy! Thanks for sharing!
They are CRAZY good! You won’t be disappointed! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
These look amazing. I love the sauce. I’m Pinning. I’m following on Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter. I already follow you on G+. I have a party going on and would love to have you share this.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Thanks for the follows! I’m glad you like them! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Yum! This looks so tasty (and the boom boom sauce, well, I think I must try this soon). Pinned it. Have a great week. found you at lbccastpartywed.
The boom boom sauce is incredible! Thanks for stopping by!
Shrimp tacos….yummmmmy! I am going to have to make some of that boom boom sauce. We go through Sriracha probably faster than a carton of milk (slight exaggeration there) Looks awesome. Thanks for sharing. Pinning!
HAHA! We do too! We love our sriracha! Thanks for stopping by!
I love this recipe and I am putting it on my menu for next week! Thanks for sharing. I saw you on the busy Monday link up.
Stephanie
I hope you love them as much as we do! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂