Jul 14 2026
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Crispy Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Puerto Vallarta Mexican Grill
Time30m
Serves3

Three tacos with breaded shrimp with lettuce, purple cabbage, lime & chipotle mayo sauce. Served with rice.

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Ingredients

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Taco Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    In a bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the cornmeal.

  2. 2

    Bread the Shrimp

    Dip each shrimp first into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with cornmeal. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Fry the Shrimp

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Tacos

    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet. Place a few pieces of crispy shrimp on each tortilla, top with shredded lettuce, purple cabbage, and a squeeze of lime.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Drizzle with chipotle mayo sauce (store-bought or homemade) and serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side.

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