Crispy Coconut Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Lime Sauce
Delicious tacos filled with crispy coconut shrimp and topped with a zesty spicy lime sauce, perfect for summer nights and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Soft taco shells
- Lettuce, for garnish
- Avocado, for garnish
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up your breading station with bowls of flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each shrimp in flour, then the beaten eggs, and finally in the coconut and panko mixture.
- Place the breaded shrimp on a lined baking sheet, spaced evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the spicy lime sauce by mixing mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce in a bowl.
- Assemble the tacos with crispy shrimp, lettuce, avocado, and drizzle with spicy lime sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality mayonnaise and fresh lime juice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
