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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos Recipe | Spicy & Crispy Seafood Tacos

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos Recipe

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  • Author: Ellie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Description

These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are crispy, spicy, and packed with flavor. Juicy shrimp coated in a creamy sweet-heat sauce served in warm tortillas make an irresistible meal.


Ingredients

300g shrimp (peeled and deveined)

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

1 egg

Oil for frying

Salt & pepper to taste

For Bang Bang sauce:

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp sweet chili sauce

1 tbsp sriracha

For serving:

6 small tortillas

1 cup shredded lettuce

1/2 cup diced tomatoes

Optional: cilantro, lime wedges


Instructions

1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.

2. Dip shrimp in flour, then egg, then cornstarch.

3. Heat oil and fry shrimp until crispy and golden.

4. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.

5. Toss fried shrimp in the sauce.

6. Warm tortillas.

7. Fill with lettuce, tomatoes, and shrimp.

8. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

9. Serve immediately.


Notes

Use panko for extra crunch if desired.

Adjust spice level with more or less sriracha.

Do not overcrowd when frying.

Best served fresh and crispy.