Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (Dynamite Shrimp)
These flavorful shrimp tacos feature crispy, spicy shrimp topped with fresh cabbage and a creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 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
- as needed Peanut oil or Canola oil for frying shrimp
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
- 3 tsp Sriracha hot sauce (or to taste)
- 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
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk and seasonings.
- Dredge shrimp in corn starch and fry until crispy.
- Mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, and Sriracha to make sauce.
- Assemble tacos with shrimp, cabbage, tomato, cilantro, and sauce.
Notes
Serve immediately for best crunch and flavor.