Crispy Popcorn Shrimp Tacos
Popcorn shrimp tacos are the perfect way to satisfy your cravings for both seafood and Mexican food. These tacos are crispy, crunchy, and flavorful, sure to put a smile on your face.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large shrimp deveined, shell off
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (cholula brand)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp creole seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- Cooking oil for deep frying
Tacos Fixing
- Sour cream
- Guacamole (optional)
- Salsa
- Shredded lettuce
- Beans
- Cheese
Instructions
- Combine the flour and cornstarch in a medium bowl (set aside).
- In a separate bigger bowl, Add shrimp, mustard, hot sauce, eggs, creole seasoning, and garlic powder; set this aside for at least 30 minutes).
- In the meantime, prepare the taco fixings.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Once ready, coat each shrimp with the flour mixture.
- Fry the shrimp in batches for min3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown is cooked through.
- Drain the shrimp on paper towels.
Build the tacos
- Add 2-3 popcorn shrimp for each tortilla, then top it with your favorite fixings.
Notes
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Tips:
- For extra crispy shrimp, double-coat them in the flour mixture.
- If you don't have a deep fryer, you can fry the shrimp in a large skillet with about 1 inch of oil. Just monitor the oil temperature closely so that the shrimp don't burn.
- If you don't want them in a taco, serve the popcorn shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or sweet and sour sauce, and do it with a side of salad or fries.
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