Description
Coconut Shrimp Tacos are a tropical delight that combines crispy coconut-coated shrimp, fresh vegetables, and zesty lime for an unforgettable flavor explosion. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish is easy to prepare and will impress your guests with its vibrant presentation. Each bite transports you to a beachside paradise, making it a must-try recipe for seafood lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything needed.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, another with beaten eggs, and a third with coconut flakes mixed with paprika and garlic powder.
- Dip each shrimp first in flour, then in egg, and finally coat generously with the coconut mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat (about 350°F/175°C). Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Warm tortillas in a separate skillet over low heat until pliable (about 30 seconds per side).
- Assemble tacos by layering crispy shrimp on tortillas topped with avocado slices and shredded cabbage. Drizzle with lime juice and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg