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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos that Bring Your Taste Buds Alive

Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos that will bring your taste buds alive, transforming simple ingredients into a festival of flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ cup Corn Starch
For Frying
  • 2 inches Peanut Oil or Canola Oil
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1-2 tbsp Sriracha Hot Sauce adjust to taste
For the Tacos
  • 8-10 pieces Corn Tortillas or Hard Taco Shells
  • 1 cup Purple or Green Cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium Tomato diced
  • ½ cup Cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Deep Skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • whisk
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha hot sauce. Mix well and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Add the shrimp and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk mixture, dredge in corn starch, and shake off excess.
  4. Heat the oil in a deep skillet to 375°F. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2.5 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Toss the fried shrimp with half the bang bang sauce in a large bowl.
  6. Lightly toast the tortillas or taco shells, then assemble with shrimp, cabbage, tomato, and drizzle with remaining sauce.
  7. Garnish with cilantro and lime juice, serve immediately with lime wedges and salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, fry shrimp in small batches and assemble tacos just before serving to maintain crunch.

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