These Wasabi Battered Shrimp Tacos bring serious heat and crunch to your Taco Tuesday with an exciting Asian-Mexican fusion that’ll wake up your taste buds. Each shrimp gets double-coated in a spicy wasabi batter then rolled in panko breadcrumbs for maximum crispiness. The cool, crunchy cabbage and bright cilantro provide the perfect contrast to the fiery, golden shrimp, while a simple lime mayo ties everything together in tortilla perfection.
If you love bold fusion flavors, you’ll want to try our Beijing Beef with its sweet and spicy Asian-inspired coating that delivers similar excitement. For another crispy seafood option, our Bang Bang Cauliflower offers that same addictive crunch and bold sauce combination that makes these wasabi shrimp tacos so irresistible.
Wasabi Battered Shrimp Tacos
Wasabi Battered Shrimp Tacos feature golden, crispy shrimp with a spicy wasabi batter and panko coating, topped with fresh cabbage and cilantro for an Asian-Mexican fusion masterpiece.
4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcal1
hour10
minutesIngredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp wasabi powder
1 cup cold sparkling water
1 tsp salt
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
8 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cabbage
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp lime juice
2 cups vegetable oil
Directions
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, and wasabi powder with salt. Gradually add cold sparkling water; whisk to form a batter.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying the shrimp.
- Dip each shrimp into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Coat with panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Carefully drop shrimp into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove them.
- Mix mayonnaise and lime juice to create a simple sauce. Spread a small amount on each tortilla.
- Assemble tacos by placing shredded cabbage on tortillas, followed by fried shrimp. Top with chopped cilantro for garnish.
- Serve the tacos immediately while shrimp are crispy, with a side of extra sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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