Ingredients
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon sea salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
– ½ cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
– 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust for spice level)
– 8 small flour or corn tortillas
– 1 cup shredded lettuce
– ½ cup diced tomatoes
– Chopped green onions, for garnish
– Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Making Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos is quite simple if you follow these steps:
1. Prepare Shrimp: In a bowl, soak the peeled shrimp in buttermilk for 10-15 minutes. This will help tenderize them.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Coat Shrimp: Remove shrimp from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture until well coated.
4. Panko Coating: Place panko breadcrumbs in a separate dish. Dip each flour-coated shrimp in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
5. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat about an inch of oil over medium-high heat.
6. Fry Shrimp: Once the oil is hot, carefully add shrimp to the skillet in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Drain Shrimp: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8. Make Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Adjust the sriracha for your preferred spice level.
9. Warm Tortillas: Lightly heat the tortillas in a dry skillet until warm and pliable.
10. Assemble Tacos: Spread a layer of sauce on each tortilla. Top with shrimp, then add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and garnish with green onions. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 28g