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Quick Crispy Shrimp Tacos

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A fast and delicious recipe for crispy shrimp tacos with a zesty slaw, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught if possible)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas (warmed)
  • Optional: sliced avocado, pickled jalapeños, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Toss the shrimp in the flour and spice mixture until evenly coated; shake off excess flour.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil; heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  5. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the pan; cook about 2 minutes on one side until golden and crispy, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding and cook in batches if needed.
  6. While shrimp cooks, toss shredded cabbage, carrots, and cilantro in a bowl.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper; pour over slaw and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and slightly toasted, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  9. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on tortillas, topping with slaw, and adding optional toppings like avocado, pickled jalapeños, or hot sauce.
  10. Serve immediately while shrimp is hot and crispy.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry to ensure crispy coating. Do not overcrowd pan to maintain crispiness. Warm tortillas just before assembling. For gluten-free, use almond flour. For dairy-free slaw, substitute mayonnaise with coconut yogurt. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture.

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