Description

These Crispy Shrimp Tacos are the perfect blend of crunchy shrimp, creamy sauce, and fresh toppings — all wrapped in warm tortillas. With a quick 30-minute prep time, they bring restaurant-quality flavor to your table any night of the week. Perfectly seasoned shrimp, cool lettuce, zesty lime, and tangy sauce make every bite irresistible.

Ingredients

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1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 egg, beaten
Vegetable oil for frying
8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/4 cup diced red onion
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
Sauce: 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp honey

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Instructions

Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry. In one bowl, mix flour, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another, beat the egg.
Coat the Shrimp: Dip each shrimp in flour mixture, then egg, and back in flour for a double coating.
Fry the Shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make the Sauce: Whisk together mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and honey. Adjust to taste.
Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until soft and warm.
Assemble the Tacos: Add shredded lettuce to each tortilla, top with crispy shrimp, drizzle sauce, sprinkle red onion and cilantro, and finish with a squeeze of lime.

Notes

For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs. To make it lighter, bake the shrimp at 400°F for 10–12 minutes or air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes. Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Frying / Pan-Fry
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 430
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 145mg