Dinner for 8
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
$7.56for 445 minServes 8
Buttermilk-coated shrimp fry until crisp, then fill corn tortillas with cabbage, tomato, cilantro, and spicy sauce.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
 | Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.21Typical price |
 | Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 10 | $3.00Typical price |
 | Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.12 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
$1.89 per serving$7.56 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup corn starch
- peanut oil or canola oil for frying shrimp (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp thai sweet chili sauce
- 3 tsp sriracha hot sauce (optional)
- 10 small white corn tortillas
- 3 cups purple or green cabbage
- 1 tomato
- 1/4 cup cilantro
Steps
- Stir the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl.
- Toss the shrimp with buttermilk, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Coat the shrimp with cornstarch in a shallow bowl.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 350 F.
- Fry the shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until crisp and 145 F.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- Fill the tortillas with cabbage, tomato, and shrimp, then drizzle with bang bang sauce and cilantro.
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