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easy shrimp tacos recipe

Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Crispy Shrimp and Creamy Slaw

Indulge in my easy shrimp tacos with crispy shrimp, zesty lime slaw, and chipotle mayo. Perfect for a quick, delicious weeknight meal!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb (450 g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups (150 g) green cabbage, shredded
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In one bowl, place flour; in another, beat eggs; and in a third bowl, place breadcrumbs.
  3. Coat each shrimp first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Arrange the shrimp on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
  6. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle powder, and shredded cabbage for the slaw.
  7. Warm the tortillas in a pan or microwave.
  8. Assemble tacos by placing crispy shrimp, slaw, and extra chipotle mayo on each tortilla.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate shrimp in lime juice and garlic for 30 minutes before breading.
  • Feel free to add avocado or fresh cilantro as toppings.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

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