Description
These Tropical Coconut Shrimp Tacos are a delicious blend of crispy coconut shrimp, fresh tropical ingredients, and zesty sauces, all wrapped in soft tortillas for a perfect meal any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In another bowl, place the beaten eggs. In a third bowl, add the shredded coconut.
- Dip each shrimp first into the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the shredded coconut, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place coated shrimp on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the shrimp are baking, prepare the tropical sauce by mixing sour cream, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a few shrimp on each tortilla, add a handful of shredded lettuce, diced mango, diced pineapple, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle with the tropical sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the shrimp in lime juice and spices for 15-30 minutes before coating.
- Feel free to customize toppings with avocado, jalapeños, or a spicy salsa for extra kick.
- These tacos are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
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