Baja Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Name: Baja Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Mexican beer (such as Corona(R)); 1 cup all-purpose flour; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha(R)); 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine); 1/2 cup canola oil, or as needed; 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas; 1/2 medium head red cabbage, cut into small strips; 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped; 3 limes, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

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

1
Combine beer, flour, salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Let batter sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
2
Stir mayonnaise, chile-garlic sauce, and mirin together in a bowl to form the baja sauce. Cover and refrigerate until use.
3
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Dip shrimp in prepared batter; place in the fryer until golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes. Drain shrimp on paper towels.
5
Heat tortillas 1 at a time on a skillet over medium heat until warm to the touch, about 1 minute.
6
Fill each tortilla with an even amount of shrimp, baja sauce, red cabbage, and cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges.

1763

kcal

Calories

Fat

262

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Mexican beer (such as Corona(R)), 1 cup all-purpose flour, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Baja Shrimp Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baja Shrimp Tacos

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