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Tempura Shrimp Tacos
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 6
From Southern Living, Sept. 2009
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. 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.
2. To make the Tacos: Peel shrimp; devein if desired.
3. Whisk together tempura batter mix, beer, and fajita seasoning in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
4. 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.
5. Serve in warm tortillas with the Mexican coleslaw mix and desired toppings.
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