Crispy Cajun Shrimp Tacos
These Cajun Shrimp Tacos feature crispy, Cajun-seasoned shrimp wrapped in soft tortillas with fresh veggies and a creamy, zesty sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) shrimp frozen or fresh
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- salt see note 2
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon water
- ⅓ cup cooking oil for frying
Coating
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Sauce
- 3-4 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
Assembly
- 2 tortillas
- ½ red onion sliced
- ½ tomato sliced
- 3-4 lettuce leaves sliced
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and sriracha sauce for at least 15 minutes.
- Add all-purpose flour and water to the shrimp to create a light batter.
- In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, crushed black pepper, and dried oregano.
- Coat the shrimp evenly with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan for shallow frying, then fry the shrimp on medium-high heat, 2-3 minutes each sides until golden and crispy.
- Remove the shrimp and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, mustard sauce, garlic ketchup, Cajun seasoning, and vinegar.
- Toast the tortillas on both sides until lightly charred.
- Assemble the tacos by adding the fried shrimp, red onion, tomato, lettuce, and cilantro to the tortillas.
- Drizzle with the prepared dipping sauce and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can use either frozen, pre-blanched or fresh shrimp. If using fresh make sure to clean and devein them.
- Some Cajun seasonings already have salt, so I recommend adding extra cautiously.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 684mgPotassium: 414mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4975IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 4mg
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