Description
These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos combine crispy, spicy shrimp with a creamy, tangy sauce and fresh vegetables all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for a flavorful and quick meal that balances heat and freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
Coating
- 3/4 cup corn starch
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
- 3 tsp Sriracha (or to taste)
Assembly
- Small corn tortillas
- Purple or green cabbage, shredded
- Diced tomatoes
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, mix buttermilk with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Add the shrimp and let them marinate for 15 minutes to tenderize and flavor them.
- Coat the shrimp: Remove shrimp from the marinade and dredge them thoroughly in corn starch, ensuring each piece is fully coated for a crispy texture when fried.
- Fry the shrimp: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated shrimp in batches, cooking each side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the bang bang sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos: Heat the corn tortillas until warm and pliable. Place a few fried shrimp on each tortilla, then top with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and cilantro. Drizzle generously with the bang bang sauce.
Notes
- You can adjust the Sriracha quantity to make the sauce milder or spicier.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Double the sauce if you prefer extra drizzling or dipping.
- For a gluten-free option, confirm that your corn starch and sauces are gluten-free.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the shrimp at their crispiest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Tacos
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: Bang Bang Shrimp, shrimp tacos, spicy shrimp, crispy shrimp, Thai sweet chili, Sriracha sauce, corn tortillas, seafood tacos
