Shrimp Tacos
Baja-style shrimp tacos — crispy fried shrimp in corn tortillas with slaw and chipotle crema. Coastal Mexican classic. Best with lime and cold beer.
Prep Time
17 min
Cook Time
29 min
Servings
6
Calories
302 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Shrimp375 g
- Tortilla3
- Lettuce3 cups
- Salsa1 ½
- Sour Cream1 ½
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Tomato3 medium
- Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Shrimp375 g
- Tortilla3
- Lettuce3 cups
- Salsa1.5
- Sour Cream1.5
- Onion1.5 medium
- Tomato3 medium
- Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Peel and devein 1.5 lb large shrimp. Pat very dry.
- 2
Coat shrimp: dredge in seasoned flour (½ cup flour + 1 teaspoon paprika + 1 teaspoon cumin + 1 teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon cayenne). Or use beer batter for Baja-style.
- 3
Heat 2 inches oil to 350°F. Fry shrimp 2 min per side until crispy.
- 4
Make slaw: shred 2 cups cabbage + 1 carrot + ¼ red onion. Toss with juice of 1 lime + 1 teaspoon honey + salt.
- 5
Make chipotle crema: ½ cup sour cream + 1 chopped chipotle in adobo + 1 minced garlic + lime + salt.
- 6
Warm 12 small corn tortillas. Build tacos: tortilla, slaw, 2-3 crispy shrimp, drizzle chipotle crema, fresh cilantro, lime wedge. Serve immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Dry shrimp before coating.
- 2.Brief frying.
- 3.Slaw and chipotle balance.
- 4.Eat immediately.
🔬 Why It Works
Baja shrimp tacos succeed with the crispy fried shrimp + crunchy slaw + creamy chipotle crema combination. The corn tortillas provide the authentic Mexican base. Coastal Mexican flavor at its peak.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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