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Crispy Shrimp Tacos


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  • Author: Chef Tasty
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Delicious crispy shrimp tacos topped with fresh coleslaw and pico de gallo, perfect for a quick meal.


Ingredients

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  • 12 Corn tortillas (warmed up just before serving)
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 container Pico de gallo (store bought)
  • 397 g Coleslaw mix
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon White sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 pound Shrimp (ready to be battered and fried)
  • 2 cups Cornstarch (for that awesome crispy coating)
  • 4 tablespoons Avocado oil (perfect for frying shrimp)
  • 1/2 cup Light mayo
  • 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha

Instructions

  1. Mix the coleslaw ingredients: coleslaw mix, vinegar, sugar, canola oil, salt, and pepper. Stir and set aside.
  2. Prepare the shrimp: Peel and devein, pat dry, coat with cornstarch. Fry in avocado oil until crispy.
  3. Warm corn tortillas and build tacos with coleslaw, shrimp, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
  4. Drizzle or dollop bang bang sauce made from light mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
  5. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in a mixture of lime juice and spices before coating with cornstarch.
  • Fresh ingredients will yield the best flavors, so use the ripest pico de gallo and freshest cilantro available.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 220 mg