Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (Dynamite Shrimp)
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (Dynamite Shrimp) are a deliciously crispy and flavorful dish that brings excitement to your dinner table. The succulent shrimp are coated in a light, crunchy batter and fried to golden perfection, then drizzled with a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. Paired with fresh cabbage and juicy tomatoes, these tacos are not just a meal; they are an experience! Perfect for casual gatherings or family dinners, this recipe allows you to enjoy the vibrant flavors of Asian-inspired cuisine wrapped in warm tortillas. Easy to prepare and customizable for everyone’s tastes, these tacos are sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup corn starch
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
- 3 tsp Sriracha (or to taste)
- Small corn tortillas
- Cabbage and tomatoes for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Add shrimp and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Coat each shrimp in corn starch before frying until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha in another bowl for the sauce.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos by adding fried shrimp, toppings of cabbage and tomatoes, and drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 160mg