Crispy Fried Shrimp Tacos Recipe
chili-pineapple pico, cabbage slaw, morita mayo
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Ingredients
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Crispy Fried Shrimp Tacos Ingredients
Method
Instructions for Crispy Fried Shrimp Tacos
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add cold water to form a batter. Dip shrimp in the batter.
- 2
Fry the Shrimp
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the battered shrimp until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 3
- 4
Prepare Cabbage Slaw
In a separate bowl, combine shredded cabbage with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- 5
Make Morita Mayo
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with morita chili powder until well combined.
- 6
Assemble the Tacos
Warm the corn tortillas. Place cabbage slaw on each tortilla, add fried shrimp, top with chili-pineapple pico, and drizzle with morita mayo. Serve with lime wedges.

