Baja Shrimp Tacos

Baja Shrimp Tacos

These Baja shrimp tacos with deep-fried shrimp, red cabbage, and cilantro are topped with a flavorful spicy Baja sauce. Perfect for easy entertaining!

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
798 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Heat tortillas 1 at a time on a skillet over medium heat until warm to the touch, about 1 minute.
Step 3
To make the batter: Mix beer, flour, salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl until well combined. Let batter sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
Step 4
To make the Baja sauce: Stir mayonnaise, chile-garlic sauce, and mirin together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until use.
Step 5
Dip shrimp in prepared batter; fry in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 6
Fill each tortilla with an even amount of shrimp, Baja sauce, red cabbage, and cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges.
Baja Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 1 cup Mexican beer (such as Corona®)
  • 3 limes, cut into wedges
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 cup canola oil, or as needed
  • 0.5 medium head red cabbage, cut into small strips
  • 0.5 bunch cilantro, chopped

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