Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (Dynamite Shrimp) Recipe
These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos feature crispy, spicy shrimp coated in a creamy, tangy sauce, nestled in toasted corn tortillas with fresh cabbage and cilantro for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Tacos
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup corn starch
- Peanut oil or Canola oil for frying shrimp
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
- 3 tsp Sriracha hot sauce (or to taste)
Tacos and Toppings
- 8 to 12 Small White Corn Tortillas (or Hard Taco Shells)
- 3 cups Purple or Green Cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium tomato (diced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (coarsely chopped)
Instructions
- How to Make Bang Bang Shrimp:
- In a small bowl, stir together Bang Bang Sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Make the marinade by combining buttermilk, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder. Pour over peeled and deviled shrimp and stir to coat. Set aside while you start preheating your oil.
- Remove shrimp from the marinade one at a time, letting excess marinade drip off. Dip both sides in cornstarch until fully coated, tap off the excess and arrange breaded shrimp on a platter.
- Heat 1 1/2” of oil in a dutch oven or pot to 375˚F. Fry shrimp in 3 batches, cooking for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes until golden brown, crispy and cooked through (turn halfway if needed). Use a strainer to transfer shrimp to rest on a paper towel-lined plate for a few minutes.
- Transfer shrimp to a bowl and drizzle half of the sauce over warm shrimp. Toss gently until shrimp are coated and rest for 10 minutes to absorb the sauce.
- How to Make Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos:
- Lightly toast corn tortillas on a griddle, skillet for 30 seconds per side, or over a gas flame if you want some charring.
- Add desired taco toppings, top with 2-3 shrimp per taco and drizzle with remaining sauce.
- Serve with a sprinkle of cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Notes
- Let shrimp rest for 10 minutes after tossing with sauce to absorb flavors.
- Toast tortillas on a griddle, skillet, or over flame for best texture.