Bang Bang Shrimp tacos are easy and quick to make. The sauce is made with chili sauce and mayo. The shrimp get a crispy coating from cornstarch before heading to the fryer. Talk about Taco Tuesday. Yes!
Total Time
35min
5.0
3 Ratings
Author: Throwdown Kitchen
Servings:
1
Ingredients
Bang Bang Bang Sauce
•
3/4
cup
Mayonnaise
•
4
Tbsp
Chili Sauce
•
1
tsp
Sriracha
Bang Bang Shrimp
•
8
oz
Shrimp
•
3/4
cup
Corn Starch
•
1
Tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
•
1
cup
Buttermilk
•
1
Lemon
, juiced
•
3
Flour Tortillas
•
1
cup
Diced
Tomatoes
•
1
cup
Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
•
2
Tbsp
Sour Cream
•
to taste
Scallions
•
to taste
Limes
•
as needed
Canola Oil
Cooking Instructions
1.
Make the Bang bang sauce by combining the Mayonnaise (3/4 cup), Chili Sauce (4 Tbsp), and Sriracha (1 tsp).
2.
Pour the Buttermilk (1 cup) and juice from Lemon (1) over the Shrimp (8 oz) and set aside for 30 minutes to marinate.
3.
Mix the Corn Starch (3/4 cup) and All-Purpose Flour (1 Tbsp) together.
4.
Heat 2 cups of Canola Oil (as needed) in a fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5.
Strain the shrimp and then dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch mixture.
6.
Shake off any excess dredge and deep fry the shrimp for 4 minutes. Carefully remove the shrimp from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels.
7.
Warm the Flour Tortillas (3) on a griddle or in a pan.
8.
Toss the crispy bang bang shrimp in the sauce and coat well.
9.
Fill the warm tortillas with Shredded Iceberg Lettuce (1 cup) and then top with the Bang Bang shrimp, Tomatoes (1 cup), Scallions (to taste), and Sour Cream (2 Tbsp).
10.
Garnish the tacos with Limes (to taste) wedges and extra Bang Bang sauce. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Author's Notes
Makes 3 tacos.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
2423
FAT
156.2 g
PROTEIN
70.0 g
CARBS
186.4 g
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