Deliciously crispy shrimp tacos with a refreshing mango salsa, perfect for Taco Tuesday.

Crispy Shrimp Tacos recipe
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
35min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 taco)

Mango Salsa

  • mango
    mango
    200g
  • onion
    onion
    80g
  • habanero
    habanero
    10g
  • jalapeno
    jalapeno
    15g
  • cilantro
    cilantro
    20g
  • lime juice
    lime juice
    50g

Shrimp Marinade

  • Old Bay seasoning
    Old Bay seasoning
    1dash
  • salt
    salt
    1dash
  • pepper
    pepper
    1dash

Batter

  • all-purpose flour
    all-purpose flour
    84g
  • potato flour
    potato flour
    60g
  • ice cold water
    ice cold water
    150g
  • egg
    egg
    1
  • baking powder
    baking powder
    4g

How to make Crispy Shrimp Tacos

Prepare Mango Salsa

  1. Step 1

    Dice the mango, onion, habanero, and jalapeno.

  2. Step 2

    Chop the cilantro.

  3. Step 3

    Mix all the ingredients with lime juice in a bowl and set aside.

Marinate Shrimp

  1. Step 1

    Season the shrimp with Old Bay, salt, and pepper.

Prepare Batter

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, potato flour, and baking powder.

  2. Step 2

    Add ice cold water and egg, and whisk until smooth.

Cook Shrimp

  1. Step 1

    Dip the marinated shrimp into the batter.

  2. Step 2

    Fry the shrimp until golden and crispy.

Assemble Tacos

  1. Step 1

    Place the crispy shrimp in taco shells.

  2. Step 2

    Top with mango salsa.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

178.4kcal (8.92%)

Protein

4.7g (9.48%)

Carbs

38.5g (14.01%)

Sugars

20.4g (40.72%)

Healthy Fat

0.4g

Unhealthy Fat

0.1g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the water used in the batter is ice cold for a crispier texture.

  2. Adjust the amount of habanero and jalapeno to control the spiciness.

FAQS

  1. Can I use frozen shrimp for this recipe?

    Yes, you can use frozen shrimp. Just make sure to thaw them completely before marinating.

  2. What can I use instead of potato flour?

    You can substitute potato flour with cornstarch for a similar texture.

  3. How can I make the tacos less spicy?

    Reduce the amount of habanero and jalapeno in the mango salsa.

  4. Can I prepare the mango salsa in advance?

    Yes, you can prepare the mango salsa a few hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator.

  5. What type of taco shells should I use?

    You can use either soft or hard taco shells, depending on your preference.

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