Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients:

 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

SPICY SAUCE:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

4-5 tsp Sriracha sauce

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp rice vinegar

FOR THE EGG MIXTURE:

1 egg, beaten

1 cup milk

FOR THE BREADING MIXTURE:

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

1/4 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. dried basil

FOR FRYING:

Olive Oil (or oil of choice)

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients for the spicy sauce in a small bowl; cover and set aside.

Combine beaten egg with milk in shallow bowl; set aside.

Combine flour, panko, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and basil in another shallow bowl; set aside.

Bread the shrimp by first coating each with the breading mixture. Dip breaded shrimp into the egg and milk mixture, and then back into the breading. 

Arrange the coated shrimp on a plate and pop them into the fridge for at least 20 minutes. This step will help the breading to stick on the shrimp when they are frying.

Heat about 1/4 - 1/2 cups  oil in a skillet or frying pan (or deep fryer using 5 to 8 cups of oil) to 350-degrees. When oil is hot, fry shrimp 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on rack or paper towels. When all shrimp has been fried, drop the shrimp into a large bowl. Spoon about 1/4 cup of sauce over shrimp and stir gently to coat. 

Serve in a lettuce lined bowl, top with chopped scallions or your choice such as tacos, jasmine rice, pasta, etc.