Street Food Rebel’s Firecracker Shrimp Tacos

Street Food Rebel’s Firecracker Shrimp Tacos

Discover the perfect combination of smoky, sizzling, and unforgettable flavors with our Firecracker Shrimp Tacos recipe, inspired by famous street-food classics and infused with a celebrity pitmaster twist.

Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes - Cook Time: 10 minutes - Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Fusion, Street Food

Allergens

Shellfish, Eggs, Gluten

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup all
  • purpose flour
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning blend
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
  • 8 small corn tortillas, warmed
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the flour and taco seasoning. On two separate plates, place the beaten eggs and panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry and dredge in the flour mixture, then coat with egg, and finally cover with panko.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium high heat. Fry the breaded shrimp until golden brown, about 2 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and let drain on paper towels.
  4. Assemble the tacos by layering shredded lettuce, fried shrimp, avocado slices, pico de gallo, a dollop of sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy the sizzling, aromatic, and fiery flavor of Firecracker Shrimp Tacos!

Chef’s Insight

The combination of flavors and textures in these Firecracker Shrimp Tacos is sure to make it your new favorite street food classic!

Notes

For an added kick, try using spicy panko breadcrumbs or a spicy taco seasoning blend.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe draws inspiration from the popular street food found throughout Mexico and Latin America, where shrimp tacos are a delicious fusion of coastal seafood and traditional Mexican flavors.