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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
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15 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 35MINS

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

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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!
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Throwdown Kitchen
Hi, I’m John Mooney, and I am a food writer and video blogger. I started the Throwdown Kitchen blog to write about the amazing foods that people make. My wife Jeannette and I live in Maryland, and our passion is discovering amazing restaurants, roadside stands and the people who make it happen.
http://throwdownkitchen.com/
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!
35MINS
Total Time
$12.05
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
1
US / Metric
Bang Bang Bang Sauce
Mayonnaise
3/4 cup
Mayonnaise
Chili Sauce
1/4 cup
Chili Sauce
Sriracha
1 tsp
Bang Bang Shrimp
Shrimp
8 oz
Corn Starch
3/4 cup
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp juice per serving
Tomato
1 cup
Diced Tomato
Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
1 cup
Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
Sour Cream
2 Tbsp
Scallion
to taste
Scallions
for garnish
Lime
to taste
Canola Oil
as needed
Canola Oil
for frying
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
2423
Fat
156.2 g
Protein
70.0 g
Carbs
186.4 g
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Hi, I’m John Mooney, and I am a food writer and video blogger. I started the Throwdown Kitchen blog to write about the amazing foods that people make. My wife Jeannette and I live in Maryland, and our passion is discovering amazing restaurants, roadside stands and the people who make it happen.
http://throwdownkitchen.com/

Author's Notes

Makes 3 tacos.
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Make the Bang bang sauce by combining the Mayonnaise (3/4 cup), Chili Sauce (1/4 cup), and Sriracha (1 tsp).
step 2
Pour the Buttermilk (1 cup) and juice from Lemon (1) over the Shrimp (8 oz) and set aside for 30 minutes to marinate.
step 3
Mix the Corn Starch (3/4 cup) and All-Purpose Flour (1 Tbsp) together.
step 4
Heat 2 cups of Canola Oil (as needed) in a fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
step 5
Strain the shrimp and then dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch mixture.
step 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.
step 7
Warm the Flour Tortillas (3) on a griddle or in a pan.
step 8
Toss the crispy bang bang shrimp in the sauce and coat well.
step 9
Fill the warm tortillas with Shredded Iceberg Lettuce (1 cup) and then top with the Bang Bang shrimp, Tomato (1 cup), Scallions (to taste), and Sour Cream (2 Tbsp).
step 10
Garnish the tacos with Limes (to taste) wedges and extra Bang Bang sauce. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Tags
Lunch
Dinner
Mexican
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