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Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Cabbage Slaw
Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Cabbage Slaw is a crave-worthy dinner option that comes together in under 20 minutes! Flour tortillas filled with plump, succulent shrimp, refreshing cilantro lime slaw, and topped with spicy mayo.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 263 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs whisked
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
Cilantro Lime Slaw
- 1 cup green cabbage shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 lime juiced
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
To Assemble
- 6-8 small flour tortillas
- spicy mayo
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, taco seasoning, and salt until the shrimp is fully coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Place the panko breadcrumbs and flour in separate bowls. Heat about ½ cup of oil in a large heavy duty pan over medium high heat (375 F).
- Dip shrimp into the flour then into the eggs then into the panko breadcrumbs. Transfer to hot oil and fry 2 minutes per side. Remove from oil onto a paper towel lined plate.
- To make the cabbage slaw: Combine all the ingredients for the slaw in a large bowl until mixed through.
- To Assemble: Char flour tortillas on the stove top over an open flame (if you have an electric oven, simply heat them up in a pan until warmed through) this is an optional step.
- Place tortillas on a plate and add shredded cabbage to the tortillas along with 3-4 shrimp and a drizzle of sriracha mayo, cilantro lime sauce, or sour cream.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1taco
Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
185mg
(62%)
Sodium
836mg
(35%)
Potassium
161mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
228IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 836mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 228IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.