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Crispy Baja Shrimp Tacos

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Crispy Baja shrimp tacos are made with golden fried shrimp, creamy lime slaw, avocado, and small flour tortillas. They are crunchy, fresh, and easy to build for taco night.

Ingredients

  • 2 fresh limes, for zest and juice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 (12 oz) bag coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, tails removed, thawed if needed
  • 1/2 cup spicy ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup fish fry mix
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced

Instructions

1. Zest 1 lime into a large bowl.
2. Cut and squeeze the limes into the same bowl.
3. Add the chopped cilantro and reduced-fat mayonnaise, then stir until combined.
4. Add the coleslaw mix and fold until lightly coated.
5. Pour vegetable oil into a large saute pan and heat over medium-high heat.
6. Toss the shrimp with spicy ranch dressing.
7. Place fish fry mix in a shallow dish and press the shrimp into the mix to coat.
8. Fry the coated shrimp in the hot oil until golden and opaque, turning as needed.
9. Lay avocado slices on the small flour tortillas.
10. Add crispy shrimp over the avocado.
11. Top with the creamy lime slaw and serve right away.

Notes

  • Thaw shrimp completely if using frozen shrimp.
  • Pat shrimp dry before coating if they feel wet.
  • Press the fish fry mix onto the shrimp so the coating sticks.
  • Keep the slaw cold until the tacos are ready to build.
  • Serve right away for the crispest shrimp.

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