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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Thai

Keyword: bang bang shrimp tacos, crispy shrimp, fried shrimp, saucy shrimp

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

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

Bang Bang Sauce

⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
¼ teaspoon salt

For Serving

corn tortillas
purple cabbage, shredded
cilantro
lime wedges

Instructions

Bang Bang Sauce

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.

Shrimp

In a large bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup whole milk and 1 large egg.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toss the shrimp with the bang bang sauce and serve in corn tortillas with your favorite toppings like purple cabbage, cilantro, and lime wedges.

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