Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (Dynamite Shrimp) deliver a delightful fusion of crispy shrimp and vibrant toppings that will tantalize your taste buds. These tacos combine sweet and spicy flavors with a creamy sauce, making them perfect for casual gatherings or cozy dinners. With a quick prep time and a customizable ingredient list, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve them as a main dish or as an irresistible appetizer, and watch them disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup corn starch
- Peanut oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
- 3 tsp Sriracha hot sauce
- Small corn tortillas
- Cabbage, tomato, and cilantro for topping
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk mixed with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder for 15 minutes.
- Coat marinated shrimp in corn starch evenly.
- Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry coated shrimp in batches until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha for the sauce.
- Warm tortillas, then assemble tacos by adding fried shrimp, cabbage, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg