Spicy Fried Shrimp Tacos & Avocado Salsa – Publix Aprons® Cooking School Online.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and chicken is often less expensive.

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat offers more fiber while regular breadcrumbs are typically cheaper.

Marinate shrimp in buttermilk for 30 minutes in the fridge.

Heat oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prepare avocado by cutting it in half, removing the pit with a spoon, and scooping out the flesh.

Cut avocado into planks, then into batons, and finally dice it.

Add diced avocado to a bowl.

Add diced shallots and diced jalapeno to the bowl.

Mix in sugar, salt, and pepper to the bowl.

Add lime juice and olive oil to the bowl and mix well.

Put the salsa in the fridge to marinate.

Remove shrimp from the fridge and prepare dredge by adding cornstarch, ground red pepper, garlic powder, and salt to a shallow pan and mix.

Dredge shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, coating all sides and shaking off excess.

Test fry one shrimp to check seasoning and doneness, looking for a golden-brown color.

Fry shrimp in batches at 375 degrees Fahrenheit, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Heat corn tortillas in the microwave to make them pliable.

Assemble tacos by placing fried shrimp on tortillas, adding sliced jalapenos, cilantro, and avocado salsa on top.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos before serving.

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