Fried Shrimp Tacos

Fried Shrimp Tacos
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    19 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 4 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    25

Crispy fried shrimp nestled in warm corn tortillas, crowned with a vibrant and zesty cabbage salsa and creamy avocado. A symphony of textures and flavors that will transport your taste buds south of the border!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    63 g
  • Cholesterol
    173 mg
  • Fiber
    13 g
  • Protein
    31 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    357 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Cabbage Salsa: Place 4 chopped Roma tomatoes and arbol chiles in a saucepan. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. (Prep time: 5 minutes, Cook time: 5 minutes, Cooling time: 20 minutes)

02

Step

Blend the Salsa: Transfer cooled tomatoes and chiles to a blender or food processor. Add 1/2 of the cooking water, 1/2 chopped onion, cilantro, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 clove minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse 6 to 8 times to chop ingredients. Transfer mixture to a bowl; stir in 1/2 of the shredded cabbage. Cover and refrigerate until serving. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

03

Step

Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 chopped onion; cook and stir until beginning to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and 2 diced tomatoes; cook 1 more minute. Add shrimp and 1 tablespoon oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup shredded cabbage, jalapeno pepper, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook and stir until shrimp turns opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. (Prep time: 5 minutes, Cook time: 10 minutes)

04

Step

Fry the Tacos: Heat oil in large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)

05

Step

Assemble and Fry: Place 3 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold in half. Place filled tortillas in hot oil, working in batches if needed. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Turn carefully with tongs. Brown the other side, about 3 minutes more. Transfer cooked tacos to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. (Cook time: 6 minutes per batch)

06

Step

Garnish and Serve: Top with cabbage salsa and a slice of avocado. Serve immediately and enjoy! (Prep time: 2 minutes)

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lime juice and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
Adjust the amount of jalapeno pepper to your desired level of spiciness.
Serve with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans for a complete meal.

Candace Bauch

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Alison Beatty

    I added a little lime juice to the salsa for extra zing.

  • Elton Hermiston

    These are the best shrimp tacos I've ever had!

  • Pete Waters

    My family loved these tacos! I will definitely be making them again.

  • Rocky Thompson

    The fried shrimp adds a nice crunch to the tacos.

  • Sierra Prosacco

    I used a different type of pepper, and they still turned out great!

  • Marlin Heathcote

    I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but it works so well in this recipe!

  • Lessie Ledner

    Absolutely delicious! The salsa is the star of this dish.

  • Conor Morissette

    These tacos are so easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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