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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos offer a delightful blend of crunchy shrimp and creamy sauce, making them a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or gatherings.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • Sriracha sauce, to taste
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
  • Canola oil or peanut oil, for frying
  • ¾ cup cornstarch
  • 812 small white corn tortillas or hard shell tacos
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Lime juice
  • Thinly sliced jalapeños, optional

Instructions

  • Mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha to make the sauce.
  • Combine buttermilk, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt; marinate shrimp for 15-30 minutes.
  • Heat canola or peanut oil to 375°F.
  • Coat marinated shrimp in cornstarch and fry for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  • Toast tortillas in a skillet for 30 seconds on each side.
  • Fill tortillas with cabbage, shrimp, Bang Bang sauce, cilantro, green onions, lime juice, and jalapeños.

Notes

Ensure oil remains at 375°F for crispy shrimp.
Adjust Sriracha based on personal spice preference.

  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian-Mexican

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 700
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 150