Description
These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos feature crispy fried shrimp coated in a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce, served on warm flour tortillas with shredded cabbage and fresh avocado slices. Perfectly balanced with a hint of heat and a refreshing crunch, these tacos make a delicious and easy meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Coating
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
Tacos Assembly
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Soak Shrimp: In a bowl, soak the shrimp in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Prepare Flour Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- Dredge Shrimp in Flour: Remove shrimp from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then coat each shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off extra flour.
- Coat with Panko: Dip the floured shrimp back into the buttermilk briefly, then press into the panko breadcrumbs to fully coat.
- Fry Shrimp: Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Make Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl. Adjust spiciness according to taste.
- Assemble Tacos: Place shredded cabbage on each tortilla, top with fried shrimp, drizzle with bang bang sauce, and add avocado slices.
- Serve: Serve tacos with lime wedges to squeeze over for extra zest.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add sliced radishes or pickled jalapeños on top of the tacos.
- Substitute shrimp with crispy tofu to make a vegetarian version.
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