Fried Shrimp Tacos
Fried Shrimp Tacos made with popcorn shrimp, fresh slaw, an amazing creamy cilantro-lime dressing, and homemade corn tortillas.
Servings: 12 tacos
Ingredients
- 1 pound Popcorn Shrimp
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 medium jalapeno , chopped (seeds removed if you want a milder sauce)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups plain coleslaw mix
Instructions
- Make the popcorn shrimp.
- Place the cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, mayonnaise, sour cream, vegetable oil, lime juice, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until combined and smooth.
- Make the tortillas from scratch or use store-bought. Warm them over a low flame on stovetop burners until just slightly charred around the edges.
- Top tortillas with a little coleslaw and 5 or so shrimp. Drizzle with the cilantro-lime sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 437mg | Sodium: 805mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 3mg