Crispy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

Crispy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

#Spicy

🥘 Ingredients

  • chipotle powder
    2 tsp
  • corn tortillas
    12
  • cornstarch
    4 tbsp
  • lime
    2
  • olive oil
    2 tsp
  • pepper
  • radishes
    6
  • salt
  • scallions
    4
  • shredded red cabbage
    8 oz
  • shrimp
    20 oz
  • sour cream
    1/2 c
  • vegetable oil
    4 tbsp
  • water
    1 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

  • medium bowl
  • large pan
  • medium bowl
  • slotted spoon
  • small bowl
  1. 1
    Wash and dry all produce. Cut lime into wedges. Halve radishes and slice into thin half-moons. Trim and thinly slice scallions , keeping greens and whites separate. Rinse shrimp under cool running water and pat dry with a paper towel.
    lime: 2, radishes: 6, scallions: 4, shrimp: 20 oz
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl , toss shredded red cabbage and scallion whites with a squeeze of lime, a drizzle of olive oil , salt , and pepper . Set aside.
    shredded red cabbage: 8 oz, olive oil: 2 tsp, salt, pepper
  3. 3
    Heat a ¼-inch layer of vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat. Meanwhile, place shrimp, cornstarch , and ¼ tsp of chipotle powder in another medium bowl . Season with salt and pepper. Toss until shrimp are thoroughly coated.
    vegetable oil: 4 tbsp, cornstarch: 4 tbsp, chipotle powder: 2 tsp
  4. 4
    Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and crisp, about ⏱️ 2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper-towel-lined plate. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5
    In a small bowl , stir together sour cream , a squeeze of lime, and a pinch of chipotle powder. Season with salt and pepper. Add water to create a drizzly consistency. Wrap corn tortillas in a lightly dampened paper towel and microwave until warm and soft, ⏱️ 30 seconds .
    sour cream: 1/2 c, water: 1 tbsp, corn tortillas: 12
  6. 6
    Divide slaw, shrimp, and radishes between tortillas. Drizzle with crema, sprinkle with scallion greens, and serve with any remaining lime wedges for squeezing over.