Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Fried shrimp layered with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, sesame seeds and chili lime aioli. Served with crispy tortilla chips and our house-made fire-roasted salsa
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Filling
Taco Assembly
Sides
Method
Shrimp Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 2
Coat the Shrimp
Dip each shrimp into the beaten egg and then coat it in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well covered.
- 3
Fry the Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated shrimp in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Taco Assembly
- 4
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 5
Assemble the Tacos
Layer each tortilla with shredded lettuce, a generous serving of fried shrimp, diced tomatoes, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili lime aioli.
Serving
- 6
Serve with Sides
Arrange the crispy tortilla chips on a serving platter alongside a bowl of fire-roasted salsa for dipping. Serve the shrimp tacos warm.
