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Recipes Spicy Fried Shrimp Tacos
4 servings
30 minutes total
Ingredients
  • 3 cups canola oil (for frying)
  • 1 lb peeled/deveined large shrimp, tails removed
  • 1 jalapeño pepper
  • ½ bunch cilantro
  • 1 lime, for wedges
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 small yellow corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Avocado Salsa
Steps
  1. Heat fryer oil to 375°F. Thaw shrimp if needed. Slice jalapeño thinly, removing membranes and seeds if desired. Remove cilantro leaves from stems; slice lime into wedges.
  2. Combine shrimp and buttermilk in medium bowl. Combine in separate shallow dish: cornstarch, red pepper, salt, and garlic powder; stir until blended.
  3. Remove shrimp from buttermilk (letting excess drip off); dredge in cornstarch mixture until coated (wash hands). Fry shrimp 1–2 minutes until golden brown. Transfer shrimp to paper towel–lined baking sheet and cover to keep warm.
  4. Heat tortillas following package instructions. Arrange tortillas on serving platter; top evenly with shrimp, Avocado Salsa, cilantro, and jalapeños; serve with lime wedge on the side.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 530, Total Fat 34g, Sat Fat 4g, Chol 115mg, Sodium 1280mg, Total Carb 43g, Fiber 6g, Total Sugar 7g, (Incl. 3g Added Sugars), Protein 23g, Calc 6%, Iron 10%, Potassium 10%