Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Shrimp
01 -
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 -
1 cup buttermilk
→ Coating
03 -
1 cup all-purpose flour
04 -
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1 teaspoon paprika
06 -
1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 -
½ teaspoon salt
08 -
½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Frying
09 -
Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Sauce
10 -
½ cup mayonnaise
11 -
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
12 -
1 tablespoon sriracha
→ Tacos
13 -
8 small flour or corn tortillas
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1 cup shredded cabbage
15 -
Fresh cilantro
16 -
Lime wedges
# Instructions:
01 -
In a bowl, soak the peeled and deveined shrimp in buttermilk for 10-15 minutes to add moisture and flavor.
02 -
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. In another dish, add the panko breadcrumbs.
03 -
Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, letting any excess drip off. Dredge shrimp in the flour mixture, dip again in the buttermilk, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
04 -
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
05 -
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until combined.
06 -
Warm the tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
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On each tortilla, place a handful of shredded cabbage, top with crispy shrimp, and drizzle with Bang Bang sauce.
08 -
Garnish the tacos with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.