Firecracker Shrimp Tacos

14 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup canola oil, for frying
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup cabbage
  • 1 lime, cut in wedges
  • 1 sprig cilantro, to garnish
  • Firecracker sauce
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili sauce

Directions

  1. 1
    Shrimp:
  2. 2
    In a shallow baking dish or bowl whisk together the cornstarch, salt and pepper. Toss shrimp to thoroughly coat.
  3. 3
    In a heavy bottomed pot heat oil to 350 degrees.
  4. 4
    Working in batches fry the shrimp until golden brown about 1-2 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
  5. 5
    Toss the shrimp in half of the sauce.
  6. 6
    Build tacos with shrimp, cabbage, cilantro and squeeze of lime juice. Drizzle remaining firecracker sauce on top.
  7. 7
    Firecracker sauce:
  8. 8
    Whisk all ingredients together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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