Shrimp Tacos (Tacos de Camarones) with Purple Cabbage and Chipotle Mayonnaise

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    32 mins

  • Servings

    10 Tacos

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Shrimp Tacos (Tacos de Camarones) with Purple Cabbage and Chipotle Mayonnaise

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Ingredients

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Chipotle Mayonnaise:

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 chipotle chiles from can of chipotles in adobo
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Fried Shrimp:

  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed

For Assembling:

  • 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 3/4 cup salsa verde
  • chipotle mayonnaise
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Instructions

  1. Chipotle Mayonnaise: In a blender, add lime juice, chipotle chiles, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Blend until completely smooth and incorporated. Refrigerate until tacos are ready to serve.
  2. In a deep skillet or deep fryer, add vegetable oil until 2 inches deep. Place over medium heat or 375 degrees F.
  3. In a small bowl, beat the egg white until frothy.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, parsley, paprika, baking powder, garlic powder, and baking soda. Mix in water and frothy egg white until smooth. Toss in shrimp until coated.
  5. Once oil reaches 275 degrees F, fry shrimp, a few at a time to not overcrowd, until golden brown and cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon onto towel lined plate and repeat with remaining shrimp.
  6. To assemble, place flour tortilla on plate. Top with about 3 shrimp and some red cabbage. Drizzle with salsa verde and chipotle mayonnaise. Serve hot with lime slices.
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