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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Irresistible Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos You'll Crave Every Time

Experience the delicious Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos, a quick and customizable dinner option that delights your taste buds.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp fresh or fully thawed
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise no substitutes
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust for spice level
For Assembly
  • 4 pieces tortillas flour or Bibb lettuce
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup radishes sliced
  • ½ cup jalapeños optional
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • large skillet
  • slotted spoon
  • cooling rack
  • whisk

Method
 

Bang Bang Sauce Preparation
  1. Whisk together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of chili garlic sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sriracha until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Shrimp Preparation
  1. Soak the shrimp in 1 cup of buttermilk for about 20 minutes.
  2. Mix 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of cornstarch, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Coat each shrimp in the flour mixture and let rest for 5-10 minutes on a cooling rack.
Cooking the Shrimp
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry the shrimp in small batches for 4 to 4.5 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Transfer fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate.
Taco Assembly
  1. Toss the fried shrimp with the prepared bang bang sauce.
  2. Assemble tacos with tortillas, shrimp, cabbage, radishes, jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the oil temperature is at 350°F for perfectly crispy shrimp. Store leftovers separately and reheat in the oven for the best texture.

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