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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Crispy shrimp coated in a creamy, spicy sauce, served in soft tortillas with fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 whole avocado, sliced
  • lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Soak the shrimp in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Prepare the seasoned flour mix by combining all-purpose flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Dredge the shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
  4. Coat each floured shrimp in buttermilk again, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Fry the shrimp in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side, then drain on paper towels.
  6. Make the bang bang sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
  7. Assemble the tacos by placing shredded cabbage on each tortilla, adding fried shrimp, drizzling with bang bang sauce, and topping with avocado slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25g

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