Crispy Shrimp Tacos
Crispy shrimp coated in a light corn‑flour batter are fried to golden perfection and served in warm taco shells with fresh shredded cabbage, tangy lime, and a cool sour‑cream‑cilantro topping. The dish delivers a satisfying crunch and bright flavors that evoke a breezy seaside taco night.
Maker: Harry Heal
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb shrimp
- 8 taco shells
- 1 4/5 oz corn flour
- 1 1/10 oz all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- a pinch salt
- a pinch black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
- 7 1/10 oz cabbage
- 1 lime
- 0.53 oz cilantro
- 3 1/2 oz sour cream
Instructions
- 1Gather all ingredients and set out a large mixing bowl, a skillet, paper towels, and a plate for the cooked shrimp.
- 2In the bowl, whisk together the corn flour, all‑purpose flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper until evenly combined.
- 3Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels, then add them to the flour mixture, tossing gently until each piece is fully coated.
- 4Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat (about 356°F / 350°F) until shimmering but not smoking.
- 5Working in batches, place the coated shrimp in the hot oil, frying for 2–3 minutes per side, or until the coating is golden and the shrimp are opaque throughout.
- 6Transfer the fried shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil; keep them warm while you finish cooking the remaining batches.
- 7While the shrimp are frying, warm the taco shells according to the package directions—either in a preheated oven at 356°F for 3 minutes or briefly in a dry skillet.
- 8To assemble each taco, place 3–4 shrimp inside a warm shell, top with a generous handful of shredded cabbage, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
- 9Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
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- How long does it take to make Crispy Shrimp Tacos?
- About 25 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Crispy Shrimp Tacos recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Crispy Shrimp Tacos recipe come from?
- It was shared by Harry Heal on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.