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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos Recipe

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These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos combine crispy, spicy shrimp with a creamy, tangy sauce and fresh cabbage, all wrapped in warm tortillas for a quick and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Shrimp and Coating

  • 1 lb large shrimp, deveined and peeled
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch for coating
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying (about 1 cup)

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)

Tacos

  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure the coating sticks well.
  2. Make the Bang Bang sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. Mix until smooth and adjust the heat by adding more Sriracha if desired.
  3. Coat the shrimp: Season the cornstarch with salt and pepper, then thoroughly coat each shrimp in the seasoned cornstarch mixture until fully covered.
  4. Fry the shrimp: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. Warm the tortillas: Briefly warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and soft.
  6. Assemble the tacos: Layer shredded cabbage on each tortilla, add the crispy fried shrimp, and drizzle generously with the Bang Bang sauce.
  7. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped cilantro and squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos just before serving for extra freshness and brightness.

Notes

  • For crispier shrimp, fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
  • You can substitute mayonnaise with a vegan mayo for a vegan version.
  • Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
  • Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of Sriracha in the sauce.
  • Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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