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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Savory Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos You’ll Crave for Dinner

These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a delicious blend of crispy shrimp and creamy, spicy sauce, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup buttermilk or yogurt as a substitute
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch can be omitted
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
For Frying
  • 2 cups vegetable oil canola or peanut oil recommended
For the Tacos
  • 8 pieces flour tortillas or lettuce leaves for a low-carb option
  • fresh toppings cabbage, radishes, jalapeños, green onions, cilantro

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • shallow dish
  • frying pan
  • cooling rack
  • paper towel

Method
 

Steps
  1. Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, chili garlic sauce, and sriracha in a medium bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Soak the shrimp in a bowl of buttermilk for 20 minutes to enhance tenderness and adhesion of breading.
  3. In a shallow dish, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Drain shrimp and toss in the mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in small batches for 4 to 4.5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Assemble the tacos by tossing fried shrimp in the bang bang sauce and then filling warmed tortillas, topping with fresh garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, follow oil temperature and draining tips carefully for crispy shrimp. Customize the spice level of the bang bang sauce to suit your preference.

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