Description
Crispy shrimp tacos with avocado lime slaw are a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that transports you straight to summer. Each taco features succulent shrimp coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs and is topped with a zesty avocado slaw that adds freshness and flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos promise to impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In one bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat an egg for the egg wash.
- Dip each shrimp in the egg wash followed by coating with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (around 350°F). Fry shrimp until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, combine cabbage, cilantro, diced avocado, lime juice, and sour cream; mix well.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet until pliable. Assemble tacos by adding shrimp and topping with the avocado slaw.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg