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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos: Quick Fiesta for Flavor Lovers

Enjoy a vibrant platter of Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with crispy shrimp and zesty sauce, perfect for flavor lovers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp fresh
  • 1 cup buttermilk
For the Coating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika for variation
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Cooking
  • vegetable oil as needed for frying
For the Tacos
  • 8 tortillas corn or flour
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage or lettuce/slaw mix
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large pan
  • whisk

Method
 

Prepare Bang Bang Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice. Stir well, and set aside to let the flavors meld together.
Marinate the Shrimp
  1. Place the large, fresh shrimp in a bowl and soak them in buttermilk for 10-15 minutes.
Prepare Coating
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
Heat Oil
  1. In a large pan, pour in enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom. Heat it to 350°F (175°C).
Coat Shrimp
  1. Take each shrimp out of the buttermilk and dredge it thoroughly in the flour mixture.
Fry Shrimp
  1. Working in batches, carefully drop the coated shrimp into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Warm Tortillas
  1. While the shrimp are frying, heat the tortillas in a separate pan until warmed through and pliable.
Assemble Tacos
  1. On each tortilla, layer a generous amount of shredded cabbage, add the fried shrimp, and drizzle with the prepared Bang Bang sauce.
Garnish
  1. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime slices on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Best to keep shrimp and toppings separate.

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