Description
Spicy bang bang tacos bring Mexican street flavors to life with crispy shrimp and creamy chili sauce. Tangy, zesty ingredients combine for a mouthwatering meal that will spark excitement at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (453 grams)
- 1 large egg
Breading and Coating:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (120 grams)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60 grams)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking and Frying:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup buttermilk (240 milliliters)
Taco Components:
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded (100 grams)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (150 grams)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (25 grams)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 milliliters)
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (30 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (15 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (5 milliliters)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty bang bang sauce by blending mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in a small mixing bowl until silky smooth.
- Create two separate preparation stations: one for seasoned flour mixture with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, and another for egg and buttermilk blend.
- Methodically coat each shrimp by first dredging in seasoned flour, then dipping into egg mixture, and finally rolling thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep skillet, ensuring consistent temperature for optimal frying. Carefully submerge breaded shrimp in hot oil, cooking 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Drain fried shrimp on paper towels to remove excess oil, allowing them to rest and maintain crunchiness.
- Gently warm flour tortillas for 15-20 seconds until pliable and slightly charred.
- Layer tortillas with crisp shredded cabbage, then strategically place golden fried shrimp on top.
- Sprinkle diced tomatoes over shrimp for added freshness and color.
- Generously drizzle prepared bang bang sauce across tacos for maximum flavor impact.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions and fresh cilantro, serving with lime wedges to enhance overall taste profile.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting sriracha amount for milder or spicier preferences.
- Swap shrimp with crispy chicken or tofu for vegetarian/alternative protein options.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before coating to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy breading.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check oil temperature around 350°F for perfect golden-brown frying without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg