Baja Shrimp Tacos

Delicious Baja-style shrimp tacos served with a creamy, made-from-scratch chipotle coleslaw, perfect for a summer meal.

By @sailor_bailey

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cabbage shredded
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 1 lime juiced
• 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 0 salt to taste
• 0 black pepper to taste
• 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
• 0 salt to taste
• 0 black pepper to taste
• 1 lime juiced
• 2 egg
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 8 tortillas

Instructions

1. Prepare the chipotle coleslaw by mixing shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice.
3. Prepare an egg wash by whisking the eggs in a small bowl.
4. Dip the seasoned shrimp in the egg wash, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
5. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the shrimp until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or the microwave.
7. Assemble the tacos by placing fried shrimp on a tortilla, topping with chipotle coleslaw, and drizzling extra dressing on top.