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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

A delicious fusion of crispy shrimp and fresh toppings wrapped in soft tortillas, drizzled with a spicy bang bang sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
Tacos
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Method
 

Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a separate bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
  2. Dip each shrimp into the buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
Fry the Shrimp
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the tortillas in a pan or microwave. Place a layer of shredded cabbage on each tortilla, add fried shrimp, and drizzle with Bang Bang sauce.
  2. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra crunch, you can add sliced radishes or avocado to the tacos.

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