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Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos Recipe Easy Homemade Sriracha Mayo Tacos

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These Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos feature perfectly crunchy shrimp coated in a light batter and topped with a spicy-smooth homemade sriracha mayo, making for a quick and delicious taco night staple.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • Vegetable oil for frying (peanut oil preferred)
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • For the sriracha mayo:
  • ½ cup (120g) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Fresh toppings:
  • Cabbage slaw (shredded green cabbage with lime juice and salt)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Thinly sliced radishes or jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy coating.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and buttermilk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch.
  4. Dip each shrimp first into the wet mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the flour-cornstarch mix, pressing lightly to adhere.
  5. Pour vegetable oil into a skillet to a depth of about 2 inches and heat to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, avoiding overcrowding.
  7. Remove shrimp with tongs or slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Keep warm if frying multiple batches.
  8. While frying, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth; adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or oven.
  10. Assemble tacos by spreading sriracha mayo on each tortilla, adding cabbage slaw, topping with crispy shrimp, and garnishing with cilantro and optional radishes or jalapeños.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature. Adjust sriracha amount for desired spice level. Warm tortillas in skillet or oven, not microwave, for best texture. Store shrimp and toppings separately to keep crunch. Reheat shrimp in skillet to restore crispiness.

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