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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

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Crispy shrimp tacos with a creamy sweet and spicy bang bang sauce, topped with fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • Taco shells
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sliced avocados
  • Bang bang sauce (mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha)

Instructions

  1. Soak the shrimp in buttermilk for about 30 minutes.
  2. Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Heat oil in a deep pan.
  4. Remove shrimp from buttermilk and coat in the flour mixture.
  5. Fry the shrimp until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha to create the bang bang sauce.
  7. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp in taco shells and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, and a drizzle of bang bang sauce.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can bake or air fry the shrimp. Store fried shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

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