Zydeco Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Fried popcorn shrimp avocado ranch slaw, cilantro, flour tortillas, & pepper jelly. Served with Cajun chargrilled corn.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Avocado Ranch Slaw
Tacos
Cajun Chargrilled Corn
Method
Shrimp Preparation
- 1
Prep the Shrimp
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, Cajun seasoning, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
- 2
Coat the Shrimp
Dip the popcorn shrimp into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until well-coated.
- 3
Fry the Shrimp
In a deep pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Avocado Ranch Slaw Preparation
- 4
Mix the Slaw
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, and chopped cilantro.
- 5
Tacos Assembly
- 6
Warm the Tortillas
Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
- 7
Assemble the Tacos
Place a generous amount of fried shrimp on each tortilla, top with the avocado ranch slaw, and drizzle with pepper jelly.
Cajun Chargrilled Corn Preparation
- 8
Prep the Corn
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the corn with olive oil and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- 9
Grill the Corn
Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.