Crispy Baja Shrimp Tacos With Chipotle Mayo Recipes

BAJA SHRIMP TACOS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large skillet saute the shrimp in the olive oil. Season with all of the seasonings. Cook over medium hight heat for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp is pink.
• Squeeze one lime on top.
• Then spoon the shrimp onto the tortillas and top with shredded cabbage, jalapenos, cilantro and cojita cheese.
• Serve with your favorite taco sides and enjoy!

BAJA FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Toss the cabbage, red onion, cilantro, vinegar, oil and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
• Combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle chiles with sauce and garlic in a blender or mini food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
• Mix the flour, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Gradually add the beer, whisking until the batter is smooth with no lumps. Set aside.
• In a medium skillet, over medium heat, add enough oil to reach a depth of ½-inch. Heat the oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F, or when the end of a wooden spoon sizzles when dipped into the oil.
• Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, dip the fish strips in the beer batter and coat on both sides. Let the excess batter drip off, then fry the fish in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
• Smear each tortilla with a generous amount of the chipotle sauce, then top with the cabbage slaw. Lay one piece of fish inside each tortilla and serve with lime wedges.
• Note: 3 chipotle peppers and 2 teaspoons sauce will give you a spicy sauce. Use less for a milder sauce. You can freeze any leftover chipotle peppers from the can.
• Note: Nutritional information was calculated assuming that approximately 3 tablespoons of oil are absorbed into the fish when fried.
• Note: Nutritional Information does not include the chipotle sauce.

CRISPY BAJA SHRIMP TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE MAYO

Steps:

• PREP: Place the shrimp in a medium bowl. Toss them with ½ cup of buttermilk and ½ teaspoon of salt; set aside for at least 10 minutes. In a food processor, blend together the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce along with ¼ cup of buttermilk and run the food processor until the peppers break down. Add mayonnaise and pulse the food processor just until the ingredients combine. Do not overmix.
• DREDGE AND FRY: Place the flour and the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a shallow baking dish; whisk. Pour the remaining ½ cup of buttermilk in a shallow bowl. Place the panko in another shallow baking dish. Take each shrimp from the buttermilk, dredge in flour, then buttermilk, and finally the panko. Place on a clean, flat surface and repeat with the remaining shrimp. In a large cast-iron skillet (or deep fryer) heat 1 inch of oil to 350ºF over medium heat. Fry shrimp in batches until golden, about 2-3 minutes per batch, flipping halfway through. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
• SAUTE: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the matchstick carrots and saute them for 30 seconds before adding in the cabbage. Season with a pinch of salt and cook to al-dente.
• TACOS: Heat the tortillas in a skillet or over an open flame, if desired. Spoon some of the cabbage mixture in the tortilla, top with fried shrimp, add pickled jalapeños and red onions, fresh cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco as desired. Drizzle with chipotle mayo and serve with lime wedges!

15-MINUTE SHRIMP TACOS WITH SPICY CHIPOTLE SLAW

Steps:

• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Combine the shrimp, chili powder and a large pinch of salt in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Add the canola oil to the hot skillet and swirl to coat. Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp is no longer opaque and just cooked through, turning only once, about 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a serving bowl and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Stir 2 tablespoons of water into the skillet with the dripping, using a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula to scrape up any browned bits at the bottom of the skillet. Reserve 1 tablespoon scallions for garnish and add the rest to the skillet. Cook until the scallions are slightly softened, stirring frequently, about 1 minute. Add the beans and a large pinch of salt and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat and reserve.
• In a large bowl, stir together the chipotle mayonnaise, lime zest and juice and a large pinch of salt. Add the coleslaw mix and half of the cilantro and stir to combine.
• Serve the shrimp alongside the beans, coleslaw, remaining cilantro, scallions, sour cream or Mexican crema, lime wedges and warm tortillas.

FISH TACOS WITH HONEY-CUMIN CILANTRO SLAW AND CHIPOTLE MAYO

Steps:

• Place the tilapia chunks in a flat dish and pour 1/2 cup lime juice over the fish. Cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, make the honey-cumin sauce by whisking together 1/3 cup lime juice, honey, vegetable oil, and ground cumin a small bowl. Set aside until needed.
• To make the chipotle mayonnaise dressing, place the mayonnaise, chilies, adobo sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper together in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
• To bread the fish, place the flour, eggs, and panko crumbs in three separate shallow dishes. Season the fish with salt and pepper to taste. Dip the fish pieces first in the four, coating evenly, and shaking off any excess. Dip next in the eggs, and last in the panko crumbs, patting the pieces to help the breadcrumbs hold. Set the fish aside on a plate.
• To cook the breaded fish, pour 1 cup vegetable oil into a skillet to 1/4 inch deep. Heat the oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) over medium heat. Cook the fish, turning until all sides are golden brown, and flesh is easily flaked with a fork. Drain on paper towels. Brush the fish with the honey-cumin sauce.
• Mix the coleslaw and cilantro together in a bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of the chipotle mayonnaise dressing, and pour the remaining dressing over the coleslaw mixture. Toss to coat evenly with the dressing.
• Place the tortillas on a flat surface, and spread each with 1 tablespoon reserved chipotle mayonnaise dressing. Divide the fish between the tortillas. Top with the cilantro coleslaw.