MashaBear
Culinary Explorer
Hola, taco enthusiasts! Ready to take your taco night up a notch? These Coconut Lime Shrimp Tacos are a tropical twist that’ll have you dreaming of the beach. Let’s get cooking!
Coconut Lime Shrimp Tacos!
Coconut Lime Shrimp Tacos!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 8 small tortillas
- Shredded cabbage, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each shrimp first in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally press into the coconut-panko mixture. Place the shrimp on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until the shrimp are golden and crispy.
- While the shrimp bake, mix together the lime juice, lime zest, mayonnaise, honey, and chili powder in a small bowl to make the sauce.
- Assemble your tacos by adding a layer of shredded cabbage to each tortilla, followed by the coconut shrimp. Drizzle with the lime sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.