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Three delicious shrimp tacos filled with crispy shrimp, slaw, avocado, and salsa, perfect for quick shrimp recipes.

Shrimp Tacos

Make delicious shrimp tacos in minutes with this easy recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, these tacos are flavorful and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 456
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced optional
For the Shrimp
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined
For Serving
  • 8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
  • Cooking spray

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Small bowl
  • Shallow bowl
  • Third shallow bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine coleslaw mix, cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt and, if desired, jalapeno; toss to coat.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 375°F. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, mix panko, cumin and garlic powder. Dip shrimp into flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture and then panko mixture, patting to help coating adhere.
  3. In batches, arrange shrimp in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes longer.
  4. Serve shrimp in tortillas with coleslaw mix and avocado.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 29gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 213mgSodium: 414mgFiber: 8gSugar: 11g

Notes

This recipe is designed for speed and ease, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Adjust seasoning to your preference.

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