TEMPURA SHRIMP TACOS

Tempura Shrimp Tacos image

Provided by Little Suzy Homemak

Categories Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 lb unpeeled large raw shrimp (31/35 count)
1 cup tempura batter frying mix
3/4 cup cold light beer
2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix
vegetable oil
12 flour tortillas, warmed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon fajita seasoning mix
8 ounces shredded coleslaw mix

Steps:

To make the Coleslaw: Stir together, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon fajita seasoning. Add 8 ounces shredded coleslaw mix. Stir to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill 30 minutes to 24 hours.
To make the Tacos: Peel shrimp; devein if desired.
Whisk together tempura batter mix, beer, and fajita seasoning in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 325 degrees. Dip shrimp in tempura batter, shaking off excess. Fry shrimp, in batches, 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden; drain on a wire rack over paper towels.
Serve in warm tortillas with the Mexican coleslaw mix and desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.4, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 116.9, Sodium 554, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3, Protein 21