Who doesn’t love a festive dinner at home? Make these shrimp tacos and let’s get this party started. Protein-packed, simple, yet super delish!
There’s nothing better than a taco loaded with crispy, golden shrimp and ALL the toppings! These easy crispy shrimp tacos are the perfect combination of crunchy, creamy, fresh, spicy, and tangy—and they come together without a ton of effort.
INGREDIENTS FOR THESE CRISPY SHRIMP TACOS:
The star of these tacos is the Just Shrimp Nuggets. They’re lightly breaded and fried until perfectly golden and crisp on the outside while staying juicy and tender inside. The light coating gives you that satisfying crunch without making the shrimp feel heavy or overly breaded. And honestly, that crispy bite is what makes these tacos so irresistible! Here’s what you’ll need:
THE SHRIMP TACO SAUCE:
- Mayonnaise
- Sour Cream
- Lime Juice
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Cilantro
TO ASSEMBLE:
- Flour Soft Taco Tortillas
- Just Shrimp Nuggets
- Shredded Green Cabbage
- Red Onion
- Cilantro
- Cotija Cheese
- Hot Sauce
- Lime Wedges
I love how customizable these tacos are, too. Add avocado, pickled onions, jalapeños, or whatever fiesta favorites you like to make them your own. You can even set everything out taco-bar style and let everyone build their perfect bite.
Once the Just Shrimp Nuggets are ready, it’s time for the fun part: piling on all the frills. Start with warm flour tortillas and layer on shredded cabbage for a little freshness and crunch. Add thinly sliced red onion for a bit of a bite, the shrimp nuggets, drizzle of the creamy taco sauce, chopped cilantro, and plenty of cotija cheese for a salty, cheesy finish. A few dashes of your favorite hot sauce brings the heat, while a squeeze of fresh lime ties everything together with a bright, citrusy kick.
Easy-To-Make Crispy Shrimp Tacos With All The Frills
Ingredients
MAKING THE SHRIMP TACO SAUCE:
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Sour Cream
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- 1/4 cup Cilantro Leaves, chopped
TO ASSEMBLE:
- 4 Flour Soft Taco Size Tortillas
- 12 Just Shrimp Nuggets
- 1 cup Shredded Green Cabbage
- 1/4 small Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup Grated Cotija Cheese
- Your Favorite Hot Sauce, for serving
- Lime Wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients for the shrimp taco sauce in a large bowl until combined. Set aside.
- Cook Just Shrimp Nuggets according to package directions. Meanwhile heat the tortillas and prepare the produce.
- When ready to eat, layer the tortillas with the cabbage, red onion, shrimp nuggets, cilantro, cotija cheese, hot sauce, and drizzle with fresh lime juice. Enjoy immediately.
This post is sponsored in partnership with Just Shrimp. Per the usual, all opinions here are mine alone and I would never recommend a product or ingredient that I did not immensely enjoy myself. Thank you for supporting the brands that support SliceOfJess.com!
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