Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (Dynamite Shrimp) are a delicious and exciting dish that brings together crispy shrimp, creamy sauce, and fresh toppings in a delightful fusion. Perfect for taco nights, casual dinners, or festive gatherings, these tacos promise to impress everyone at the table. The crispy texture of the fried shrimp combined with the iconic bang bang sauce creates an irresistible flavor explosion that will leave you craving more. Customize them with your favorite toppings to suit your taste, making them a versatile choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup corn starch
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
- 3 tsp Sriracha (or to taste)
- Corn tortillas or hard taco shells
- Shredded cabbage
- Diced tomatoes
- Cilantro for topping
Instructions
- Soak shrimp in buttermilk for 10 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and corn starch.
- Remove shrimp from buttermilk and coat evenly in the corn starch mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the bang bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha together in a bowl.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos by adding shredded cabbage, crispy shrimp, bang bang sauce, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 362
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 165mg