Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Simple shrimp tacos made in the air fryer. Add pickled jalapenos and hot sauce if desired.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup Greek yogurt

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼ teaspoon onion powder

• ¼ teaspoon cumin

• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

• 12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning

• 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas, toasted

• 1 cup shredded cabbage

Directions

• Step 1

  Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, cilantro, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until evenly combined and set aside.

• Step 2

  Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

• Step 3

  Pat shrimp dry using a paper towel and place into a bowl. Add olive oil and taco seasoning. Stir until evenly combined.

• Step 4

  Place shrimp in the basket of the preheated air fryer and cook for 4 minutes. Shake and cook for 3 minutes more.

• Step 5

  Place tortillas on serving plates. Divide cabbage and shrimp between the tortillas. Top with reserved sauce and serve.

Grilled Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients

Shrimp Marinade:

• 1 ½ cups lime juice

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons chili powder

• 1 teaspoon mayonnaise

• 3 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Chipotle Sauce:

• ½ cup enchilada sauce

• ½ (4 ounce) jar diced jalapeno peppers

• 5 teaspoons honey

• 3 teaspoons lime juice

• 1 pinch salt to taste

Red Slaw:

• ½ head red cabbage, shredded, or more to taste

• 2 bunches scallions, chopped

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 tablespoons white vinegar

• 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped

• 20 (8 inch) corn tortillas

Directions

• Step 1

  Mix lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Add shrimp and marinade for at least 1 hour.

• Step 2

  Mix enchilada sauce, jalapenos, honey, lime juice, and salt together in a separate bowl for the sauce.

• Step 3

  Toss cabbage with scallions, olive oil, vinegar, and cilantro in a large bowl for the slaw.

• Step 4

  Heat tortillas in a frying pan over medium-high heat, about 30 seconds per side. Keep warm.

• Step 5

  Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

• Step 6

  Remove shrimp from marinade. Grill until opaque, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp to each tortilla; top with the sauce and slaw.

Coconut Shrimp

These crispy shrimp are rolled in a coconut beer batter before frying. For dipping sauce, I use orange marmalade, mustard and horseradish mixed to taste.

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Ingredients

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 2/3 cup beer

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 cups flaked coconut

• 24 shrimp

• 3 cups oil for frying

Directions

1. In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.

2. Hold shrimp by tail, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip in egg/beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll shrimp in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F in a deep-fryer.

3. Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Marinated Grilled Shrimp

A very simple and easy marinade that makes your shrimp so yummy you don't even need cocktail sauce! Don't let the cayenne pepper scare you, you don't even taste it. 

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• skewers

Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red wine vinegar. Season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
2. Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
3. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.