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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

A delicious meal featuring crispy shrimp and zesty toppings that everyone will love.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos, crowd-pleaser, dinner, Easy Recipe, shrimp, tacos
Servings: 4 tacos
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • medium bowl
  • Shallow bowls
  • Large skillet
  • Wire rack
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

  • 1 pound Medium to large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice

For the Coating

  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Flour all-purpose or gluten-free

For Frying

  • 2 cups Neutral oil vegetable, canola, or peanut oil

For the Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise full-fat or light
  • 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar

For the Crunchy Slaw

  • 2 cups Green cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup Red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup Shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or agave nectar optional

For Assembly

  • 8 units Corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 unit Extra lime wedges for serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro or thinly sliced red onion for garnish

Instructions

How to Make Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

  • In a large bowl, combine shredded green and red cabbage with shredded carrots and chopped fresh cilantro. Whisk together fresh lime juice, honey (or agave nectar), and a pinch of salt and pepper for the dressing. Pour over the veggies and toss until well coated. Set aside in the fridge to chill.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth and creamy. Adjust the levels of sriracha and sweet chili to your tasting preference. Cover and set aside.
  • Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. In one shallow bowl, pour the buttermilk. In another shallow bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and black pepper. Dip each shrimp into the buttermilk to coat, then dredge in the cornstarch-flour mix, ensuring a nice coating.
  • Heat 1-2 inches of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350-375°F (175-190°C). Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack over paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
  • Transfer the cooked shrimp to a large bowl. Drizzle about two-thirds of the Bang Bang sauce over them. Gently toss until lightly coated, saving some sauce for later.
  • Warm the tortillas in a skillet or oven. On each tortilla, spoon a generous amount of crunchy slaw, top with the saucy Bang Bang shrimp, drizzle with the reserved sauce, and garnish with lime and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

When preparing, pat the shrimp dry to ensure the coating sticks and results in that desired crunch. For best texture, use cornstarch and flour when dredging. Fry at a consistent temperature between 350-375°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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