Description
These Coconut Shrimp Tacos with Habanero Lime Butter are a delightful tropical twist on traditional tacos. Crispy coconut shrimp are paired with a spicy and tangy habanero lime butter, fresh pineapple, and crunchy red cabbage, all wrapped in warm tortillas. These tacos are bursting with flavor and perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Coconut Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- lime wedges for serving
Habanero Lime Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 habanero pepper, finely minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon honey
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Habanero Lime Butter: Prepare the habanero lime butter by whisking together melted butter, minced habanero, lime juice, lime zest, honey, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Coconut Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of coconut, panko, salt, and pepper. Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in egg, then coat in the coconut mixture.
- Frying: Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Assembling Tacos: Warm tortillas and layer with shredded cabbage, shrimp, pineapple, and habanero lime butter. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp for a shortcut.
- Adjust habanero for preferred spice level.
- The butter sauce can be brushed over the shrimp before assembling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
