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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

Crispy shrimp coated in a spicy, creamy sauce wrapped in warm corn tortillas, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup corn starch
  • Peanut or canola oil (for frying shrimp)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tsp Sriracha hot sauce (or to taste)
  • 8 to 12 small white corn tortillas (or hard taco shells)
  • 3 cups purple or green cabbage (thinly sliced)
  • 1 medium tomato (diced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (coarsely chopped)


Instructions

  1. Marinate the shrimp in buttermilk with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Coat each shrimp in corn starch after removing excess buttermilk.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  4. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha to create the sauce.
  5. Serve the crispy shrimp on tortillas, topped with cabbage, tomato, cilantro, and drizzle with Bang Bang sauce.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute shrimp with firm tofu, preparing it similarly.