Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

My boys went bananas for this modified @grassfedsalsa.com recipe and even though I made it for the first time 3 nights ago, they have already requested it again. It was easy and a delicious and healthy departure from the meals I normally make. It is also easy to customize each taco so everyone should be happy! And as an added bonus, this can be made paleo or Whole 30 compliant by making sure you use Whole 30 mayo and ketchup.

Ingredients

For the shrimp:

• 1 pound shrimp (see note at bottom**)
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil or avocado oil
• optional, sliced onions and/or sesame seeds for garnish

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Texas Pete or Frank’s Hot Sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup (I am not a huge ketchup fan so I prefer Heinz57)
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (or soy)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Options for the Taco shells:

• butter lettuce leaves or collard green leaves
• tortillas
• taco shells

Instructions

Break egg into a shallow, wide bowl and whisk until scrambled. Set to the side.

Stir together the coconut flour, arrowroot and salt in a medium bowl.

One at a time, coat shrimp in egg then dredge in flour mixture. Place on lined baking sheet.

Over medium heat, melt coconut oil (or avocado oil) in large skillet. Fry shrimp in a single layer. DO NOT OVERCROWD THE PAN.  Add extra oil if needed and cook in batches if needed. Cook each side of shrimp without disturbing for 2-3 minutes per side. Once fully cooked and crispy, remove shrimp from skillet and onto a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Whisk together all ingredients for Bang Bang sauce and then toss shrimp in the sauce. Place shrimp in taco shell of choice and garnish with purple cabbage, lettuce, micro-greens,  jalapenos, and drizzle with lime juice or extra hot sauce. Prepare for a taste sensation!

**The shrimp need to be peeled and deveined. I prefer local, non frozen shrimp BUT I made this recipe with frozen shrimp (obviously defrosted) because it is what I had at home and it was delicious. My general rule of thumb is better ingredients make better food so if you can find fresh, use it!

And if you make this and like it, please let me know! When you comment and engage with me on the blog, it does good things to my google analytics….and it warms my heart and lets me know I am not shouting into the wind, all alone!