For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lime juice and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of jalapeno pepper to your desired level of spiciness. Serve with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans for a complete meal.
Fried Shrimp Tacos
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME19 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 4 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS25
Crispy fried shrimp nestled in warm corn tortillas, crowned with a vibrant and zesty cabbage salsa and creamy avocado. A symphony of textures and flavors that will transport your taste buds south of the border!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate63 g
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Cholesterol173 mg
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Fiber13 g
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Protein31 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium357 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat19 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPrepare the Cabbage Salsa: Place 4 chopped Roma tomatoes and arbol chiles in a saucepan. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. (Prep time: 5 minutes, Cook time: 5 minutes, Cooling time: 20 minutes)
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StepBlend the Salsa: Transfer cooled tomatoes and chiles to a blender or food processor. Add 1/2 of the cooking water, 1/2 chopped onion, cilantro, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 clove minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse 6 to 8 times to chop ingredients. Transfer mixture to a bowl; stir in 1/2 of the shredded cabbage. Cover and refrigerate until serving. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
03
StepCook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 chopped onion; cook and stir until beginning to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and 2 diced tomatoes; cook 1 more minute. Add shrimp and 1 tablespoon oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup shredded cabbage, jalapeno pepper, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook and stir until shrimp turns opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. (Prep time: 5 minutes, Cook time: 10 minutes)
04
StepFry the Tacos: Heat oil in large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)
05
StepAssemble and Fry: Place 3 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold in half. Place filled tortillas in hot oil, working in batches if needed. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Turn carefully with tongs. Brown the other side, about 3 minutes more. Transfer cooked tacos to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. (Cook time: 6 minutes per batch)
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StepGarnish and Serve: Top with cabbage salsa and a slice of avocado. Serve immediately and enjoy! (Prep time: 2 minutes)
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Alison Beatty
Jun 24, 2025I added a little lime juice to the salsa for extra zing.
Elton Hermiston
Jun 20, 2025These are the best shrimp tacos I've ever had!
Pete Waters
Jun 19, 2025My family loved these tacos! I will definitely be making them again.
Rocky Thompson
Jun 15, 2025The fried shrimp adds a nice crunch to the tacos.
Sierra Prosacco
Jun 10, 2025I used a different type of pepper, and they still turned out great!
Marlin Heathcote
Jun 8, 2025I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but it works so well in this recipe!
Lessie Ledner
Jun 1, 2025Absolutely delicious! The salsa is the star of this dish.
Conor Morissette
Mar 9, 2025These tacos are so easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.