Description
Crispy Baja Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Mayo offer a delightful crunch from panko-crusted shrimp, complemented by fresh sautéed carrots and cabbage, and a zesty chipotle mayo. This recipe brings vibrant Mexican street food flavors to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 cups Cabbage
- 1 cup Chipotle Mayo
- 1 cup Queso Fresco
- 1 cup Pickled Onions
- 8 Tortillas
Instructions
- Soak the shrimp in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes.
- Coat each shrimp evenly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the shrimp on paper towels.
- In the same oil, sauté the shredded carrots and cabbage for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Blend mayonnaise with minced chipotle peppers until smooth. Adjust spice level as desired.
- Warm the tortillas.
- Assemble the tacos by layering with sautéed vegetables, crispy shrimp, chipotle mayo, queso fresco, and pickled onions.
Notes
- Serve with a squeeze of lime for extra freshness.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free panko and corn tortillas.
- Adjust spice level of chipotle mayo to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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