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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos: Crispy, Spicy Goodness You’ll Love

Delight in Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos, featuring crispy shrimp, spicy sauce, and customizable toppings, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup buttermilk or regular milk with lemon juice
For the Coating
  • 1 cup seasoned flour flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for extra crispy texture
  • 2 cups oil vegetable or canola for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise for creaminess
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce for sweetness
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha adjust for spice level
For Assembly
  • 8 tortillas flour or corn for gluten-free option
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage for freshness
  • 1 avocado sliced for creaminess

Equipment

  • Heavy skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl covered with buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the seasoned flour mixture by combining flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Coat the shrimp by dredging them in the seasoned flour, returning to buttermilk, and then coating with panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat vegetable or canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to around 350°F. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha to make the Bang Bang sauce.
  6. Assemble the tacos by heating tortillas, adding shredded cabbage, crispy shrimp, and drizzling with Bang Bang sauce, then topping with sliced avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to keep shrimp crispy. Customize toppings as desired.

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