Mama put – bang bang shrimp street tacos
Course: MainCuisine: Global FusionServings
6
Prep and Cooking Time
20
minutesIngredients
- For the Shrimp:
1 lb shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp Mama Put
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Vegetable oil for frying
- For the Bang Bang Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp sriracha sauce
1/4 tsp Mama Put
1 tbsp honey (optional)
- For the Tacos:
8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
2 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges
Optional: sliced avocado, pickled jalapeños, diced tomatoes
Directions
- Prepare the Shrimp:
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch, flour, salt, Mama Put, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge shrimp in the flour mixture, shake off excess.
- Fry shrimp until golden and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce:
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Mama Put, sriracha sauce, and honey.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Spread Bang Bang sauce on each tortilla.
- Add shredded cabbage and carrots.
- Top with fried shrimp.
- Drizzle more Bang Bang sauce.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime juice.
- Optional: add avocado, pickled jalapeños, or diced tomatoes.