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Coconut Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Lime Sauce

Coconut Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Lime Sauce for a Tasty Twist

These Coconut Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Lime Sauce are a delicious, quick meal that transports your taste buds to the tropics.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh, deveined
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Add more for extra crunch
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut Unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup Flour All-purpose
  • 1 large Egg Beaten; consider a flax egg for vegan option
  • 8 tortillas Tortillas Corn or flour
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage For crunch
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots For color
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro For garnish
  • 4 lime Lime Wedges For serving
For the Spicy Lime Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Use agave for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder For spiciness
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, hot sauce, chili powder, minced garlic, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Prepare three shallow bowls for breading: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with the panko-coconut mixture.
  3. Coat each shrimp in flour, dip into the beaten egg, then press into the panko-coconut mixture until fully coated.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Warm tortillas in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
  6. Assemble tacos with cabbage, carrots, shrimp, and drizzle with spicy lime sauce. Garnish with cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crunch, consider double coating the shrimp. Serve tacos fresh for best texture.

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