Crispy coconut crusted shrimp are topped with a sweet and spicy mango salsa in this Coconut Shrimp Taco Recipe that brings a taste of the tropics to taco night!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings, 2 tacos each
Calories 954kcal
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
Coconut Shrimp
1cuppanko breadcrumbs
3/4cupsweetened, shredded coconut
2teaspoonslime zest
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
2eggs
1/3cupcornstarch
oilfor frying
24large shrimppeeled, deveined and tails removed
Mango Salsa
1mangodiced
1/4cupdiced red bell pepper
2tablespoonsfinely diced red onion
2tablespoonscilantrochopped
1/2 - 1jalapeño pepperfinely diced
juice of 1 lime
For the tacos
8soft taco size flour tortillas
shredded purple cabbage
sliced avocados
cilantro
fresh lime juice
Instructions
Combine the panko, coconut, lime zest, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl or plate. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Place the cornstarch in a third bowl.
Heat about 1 inch of oil in a heavy pot or cast iron skillet to about 350ºF.
Working with a few shrimp at a time, dip them into the cornstarch first, shaking off any excess. Transfer to the eggs, then into the panko mixture, coating the shrimp completely. Place in the oil and cook until browned and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and repeat until all of the shrimp are cooked.
To make the salsa, combine the mango, red bell pepper, onion, cilantro and jalapeño in a small bowl. Squeeze the lime juice over the top and stir to combine. If needed, season to taste with salt.
To assemble, place 3 shrimp on each tortilla. Top with a couple slices of avocado, cabbage, cilantro, and some of the mango salsa. Squeeze fresh lime over the top, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.