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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (Dynamite Shrimp)
Bang Bang Shrimp are crispy, creamy, sweet, and spicy. They are so satisfying served as Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos drizzled with that famous sauce.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●pot
- ●dutch oven
- ●strainer
- ●oven
- ●skillet
- ●griddle
📝 Preparation Steps
1
How to Make Bang Bang Shrimp:
large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)1 lbPeanut oil or Canola oil for frying shrimp
2
In a small bowl, stir together Bang Bang Sauce ingredients and set aside.
3
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.
large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)1 lbPeanut oil or Canola oil for frying shrimp
4
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.
large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)1 lbPeanut oil or Canola oil for frying shrimp
5
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.
large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)1 lbPeanut oil or Canola oil for frying shrimp
6
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.
large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)1 lbPeanut oil or Canola oil for frying shrimp
7
How to Make Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos:
large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)1 lbPeanut oil or Canola oil for frying shrimp
8
Lightly toast corn tortillas on a griddle, skillet for ⏱️ 30 seconds per side, or over a gas flame if you want some charring.
9
Add desired taco toppings, top with 2-3 shrimp per taco and drizzle with remaining sauce.
large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)1 lbPeanut oil or Canola oil for frying shrimp
10
Serve with a sprinkle of cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Nutrition Facts
calories
362 kcal
fat Content
21 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
744 mg
protein Content
14 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
150 mg
carbohydrate Content
30 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
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