Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are made with deliciously crunchy shrimp cooked to perfection and coated in a special sauce that's just bursting with flavor! It's a meal that's sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, (peeled, deveined, tails removed )
- salt and pepper, (for seasoning)
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- oil for frying
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- corn tortillas
- purple cabbage, (shredded)
- cilantro
- lime wedges
Steps
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Prepare the bang bang sauce by adding ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce , 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce, and ¼ teaspoon salt to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup whole milk and 1 large egg.
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Season the peeled and deveined 1 pound large shrimp, with salt and pepper,. Add the shrimp to the milk and egg mixture, then toss to coat.
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Heat the oil for frying in a heavy-bottomed deep pot. Add enough oil to come up about 5 inches. Heat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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In a shallow bowl, add 3/4 cup cornstarch. Working in batches, use tongs to remove 1 shrimp from the milk mixture, letting any excess liquid drip off. Coat the shrimp in cornstarch, then place in the hot oil.
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Fry until golden brown and cooked through about 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat this process with the remaining shrimp.
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Toss the shrimp with the bang bang sauce and serve in corn tortillas with your favorite toppings like purple cabbage, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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