Description
Delightful crispy shrimp tacos topped with a creamy avocado lime slaw, combining flavors and textures for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
- 24 small shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup canola oil
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 2 medium avocados
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 lime (juice)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup red cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup green cabbage (shredded)
- ½ medium red onion (sliced)
- 1 lime (juice)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by patting them dry.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, and paprika.
- Dredge each shrimp in the mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.
- In a blender, blend the avocados, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and olive oil until smooth for the avocado lime sauce.
- In a separate bowl, toss the red cabbage, green cabbage, red onion, and lime juice to create the slaw.
- Assemble the tacos by laying the crispy shrimp on a tortilla, adding a dollop of avocado lime sauce, and finishing with the taco slaw.
Notes
Prepare your avocado lime sauce and slaw in advance to save time. Serve with lime wedges and colorful plates for a beautiful presentation.
