Crispy Fried Shrimp Tacos

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Crispy Fried Shrimp Tacos.

1. Step 1

   Start by grabbing a saucepan and tossing in your chopped Roma tomatoes along with some dried chile de arbol peppers.

2. Step 2

   Pour in a cup of water and bring the mixture to a lively boil.

3. Step 3

   Once it’s bubbling away, lower the heat to medium and let it simmer for just a minute.

4. Step 4

   After that, take it off the heat and let it cool down to room temperature—this will help the flavors meld beautifully.

5. Step 5

   When it’s cool, transfer the tomato and chile blend to a blender or food processor.

6. Step 6

   Add half of the cooking water, half of your chopped onion, a handful of fresh cilantro, a sprinkle of dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

7. Step 7

   Give it a good pulse about six to eight times until everything is nicely chopped.

8. Step 8

   Scoop this vibrant mixture into a bowl and fold in half of the shredded cabbage.

9. Step 9

   Cover it up and pop it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve—this salsa is going to be a game-changer! Next, heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.

10. Step 10

    Toss in the remaining chopped onion and sauté it until it starts to soften, which should take about three to five minutes.

11. Step 11

    Add in two cloves of minced garlic and two diced tomatoes, cooking for another minute to let those flavors mingle.

12. Step 12

    Now, it’s time to introduce the shrimp and a tablespoon of oregano, stirring everything together for about a minute.

13. Step 13

    Incorporate the rest of the shredded cabbage, a diced jalapeño pepper, and a pinch of salt and ground black pepper.

14. Step 14

    Keep cooking and stirring until the shrimp turns a lovely opaque color, which should take around three minutes.

15. Step 15

    Once that’s done, remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside.

16. Step 16

    Now, let’s get frying! Heat oil in a large saucepan until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

17. Step 17

    Take a tortilla and place about three tablespoons of the shrimp mixture right in the center, then fold it in half.

18. Step 18

    Carefully lower the filled tortillas into the hot oil, working in batches if needed.

19. Step 19

    Fry them until they turn a gorgeous golden brown, which should take about three minutes.

20. Step 20

    Use tongs to flip them over and let the other side brown for another three minutes.

21. Step 21

    Once they’re perfectly crispy, transfer the tacos to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil.

22. Step 22

    Finally, it’s time to serve! Top your delicious tacos with that refreshing cabbage salsa and a slice of creamy avocado.

23. Step 23

    Enjoy every bite of this flavorful feast!.