BANG BANG SHRIMP TACOS

Bang Bang Shrimp tacos are easy and quick to make. The sauce is made with chili sauce and mayo. The shrimp get a crispy coating from cornstarch before heading to the fryer. Talk about Taco Tuesday. Yes!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Bang Bang Shrimp, Bonefish Copycat, Tacos

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 4

Total Time 34

Servings Tacos

Calories 785kcal

Equipment

Fryer or heavy bottomed pan

Ingredients

Bang Bang Bang Sauce

¾ cup Mayonnaise
¼ cup Chili sauce
1 tsp Sriracha sauce

Bang Bang Shrimp

½ pound Raw shrimp 31-40 count per pound
¾ cup Cornstarch
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1 cup Buttermilk
1 tbsp Lemon juice
3 Flour tortillas
1 cup Diced tomatoes
1 cup Iceberg lettuce
2 tbsp Sour cream
Scallion for garnish
Lime
Canola oil for frying

Instructions

Make the Bang bang sauce by combining the mayonnaise, chili sauce and Sriracha sauce.
Pour the buttermilk and lemon juice over the shrimp and set aside for 30 minutes to marinate.
Mix the cornstarch and flour together.
Heat 2 cups of canola oil in a fryer or heavy bottomed pan to 375 degrees.
Strain the shrimp and then dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch mixture.
Shake of any excess dredge and deep fry the shrimp for 4 minutes. Carefully remove the shrimp from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels.
Warm the tortillas on a griddle or in a pan.
Toss the crispy bang bang shrimp in the sauce and coat well.
Fill the warm tortillas with shredded lettuce and then top with the Bang Bang shrimp, tomatoes, scallion and sour cream.
Garnish the tacos with lime wedges and extra Bang Bang sauce. Serve immediately. Enjoy !

Notes

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