Baja Shrimp Tacos

Name: Baja Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Mexican beer (such as Corona®); 1 cup all-purpose flour; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®); 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine); 0.5 cup canola oil, or as needed; 0.5 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas; 0.5 medium head red cabbage, cut into small strips; 0.5 bunch cilantro, chopped; 3 limes, cut into wedges

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These Baja shrimp tacos are topped with red cabbage, cilantro and a spicy Baja sauce which gives them a delicious kick!

Recipe by Brittier

Updated on March 13, 2023

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

12 tacos

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Ingredients

1 cup Mexican beer (such as Corona®)
1 cup all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
½ cup canola oil, or as needed
½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
½ medium head red cabbage, cut into small strips
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
3 limes, cut into wedges

Directions

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.
To make the Baja sauce: Stir mayonnaise, chile-garlic sauce, and mirin together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until use.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
Heat tortillas 1 at a time on a skillet over medium heat until warm to the touch, about 1 minute.
Fill each tortilla with an even amount of shrimp, Baja sauce, red cabbage, and cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

798	Calories
42g	Fat
84g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 798
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g	54%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Sodium 1118mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 84g	30%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 52mg	261%
Calcium 203mg	16%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 485mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.