Easy Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cups (total) mix of shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage and shredded carrots
  • Tortillas
  • Diced tomato
  • Sliced avocado

Directions

  • Step 1:

    In a medium bowl, mix together milk, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

  • Step 2:

    In a gallon size storage bag, mix together flour and remaining 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp black pepper. Set aside.

  • Step 3:

    Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, sugar, garlic powder and chopped onion. Add mix of shredded green and red cabbage and shredded carrots and toss to coat. Place in refrigerator until ready to top tacos.

  • Step 4:

    Heat cooking oil to 350 F.

  • Step 5:

    Remove shrimp from milk and seasoning mixture and place them in the flour mixture bag. Shake to coat well.

  • Step 6:

    When oil has reached temperature, fry a few pieces of shrimp at a time, about 3 – 4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towel lined baking sheet.

  • Step 7:

    When all shrimp has been cooked, assemble tacos by placing a few shrimp on a tortilla, adding 1 – 2 Tbsp prepared coleslaw, and top with some chopped tomatoes and sliced avocado.