Description
These crispy shrimp tacos are a summertime delight, featuring a golden crust and a creamy, spicy sauce that will elevate your taco game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup flour, for dredging
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, plus more to taste
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Allow to sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Prepare the breading station: Set out three shallow dishes—one with flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bread the shrimp: Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in egg, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Cook the shrimp: In a medium skillet over medium heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom and fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Alternatively, bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and half of the green onions until smooth.
- Assemble the tacos: Layer the tortillas with shrimp, drizzle with the sauce, and top with remaining green onions and cilantro.
Notes
These tacos are best enjoyed with an avocado salad or roasted corn. Consider using pickled red onions or mango salsa for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: shrimp tacos, crispy tacos, spicy tacos, summer recipes, seafood