Description
These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a delicious fusion of crispy, spicy shrimp coated in a creamy sauce, served in warm tortillas with fresh cabbage and herbs. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons honey
For Serving:
- 8 small flour tortillas, warmed
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: Place shrimp in buttermilk, let sit for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: Combine cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Fry the Shrimp: Dredge shrimp in coating, fry until crispy.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey.
- Coat the Shrimp: Toss fried shrimp in the sauce.
- Assemble Tacos: Layer cabbage on tortillas, top with shrimp, cilantro, and green onions.
- Serve: Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a lighter version, bake the shrimp at 425°F for 12 minutes instead of frying.
- You can substitute corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust the sriracha to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Asian-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1060 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
