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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

A delightful twist on seafood tacos, featuring crispy fried shrimp and a zesty sauce, balanced with crunchy cabbage slaw.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs For extra crunch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha Optional
For Assembling
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups cabbage slaw For crunch
  • 2 lime wedges For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the shrimp in a bowl with the buttermilk for 30 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Cooking
  1. Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk and dredge them in the flour mixture, lightly coating each piece.
  2. Dip the floured shrimp back in the buttermilk and then coat them thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. While shrimp are frying, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha (if desired) in a small bowl.
  5. Warm corn tortillas in a dry pan for about a minute on each side.
Assembly
  1. Place a few fried shrimp on each tortilla, top with cabbage slaw, drizzle with the sauce, and finish with lime juice.

Notes

For best results, fry the shrimp immediately after preparation. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.