
Shrimp Tacos (Tacos de Camarones) with Purple Cabbage and Chipotle Mayonnaise
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Cook Time
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
10 Tacos
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican

Shrimp Tacos (Tacos de Camarones) with Purple Cabbage and Chipotle Mayonnaise
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Ingredients
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
Instructions
- 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.
- In a deep skillet or deep fryer, add vegetable oil until 2 inches deep. Place over medium heat or 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg white until frothy.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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