Fried Shrimp Tacos
If you are looking for the perfect shrimp tacos these are it! These fried shrimp tacos are loaded with crispy golden fried shrimp and a creamy mango slaw.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
Fried Shrimp Taco Ingredients:
- 1 pound medium shrimp 51-60 count, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- oil for frying
- 10 - 12 taco shells
Mango Slaw Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup diced mango
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1 jalapeno sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- salt
Instructions
- Make the slaw first. Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, lime juice, cumin and chili powder.
- In a bowl mix together mango, coleslaw mix, jalapeño, red onion and cilantro. Pour mayonnaise mixture over the top. Toss to coat. Season to taste with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a bowl combine shrimp chili powder, cumin, granulated garlic and salt. Toss to coat.
- Make an assembly line to coat the shrimp. Place the flour on one plate. Whisk together the egg and milk in a bowl. On another plate place panko.
- Dredge the shrimp in the flour, dip in the egg/milk mixture and finally press into the panko to coat. Repeat until all shrimp are coated.
- Heat 1/4 inch of oil in skillet to 350 degrees. Fry shrimp, in batches if necessary until, golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Heat tortillas according to package directions.
- To assemble a taco, place 4 - 5 shrimp in a taco shell and spoon slaw over the top. Serve.
Notes
Enjoy!