Paleo Fried Shrimp Tacos
Dive into a flavor-packed, grain-free twist on a classic favorite with these Paleo Fried Shrimp Tacos! This recipe features tender, golden-fried shrimp coated in a crispy blend of coconut and almond flours, seasoned with garlic and paprika for a punch of savory spice. Nestled in crisp romaine lettuce leaves and topped with a zesty homemade avocado salsa made with fresh lime, cilantro, and red onion, these tacos are light, refreshing, and bursting with bold textures and flavors. Perfect for a quick dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this paleo-friendly dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also irresistibly delicious. Try these guilt-free shrimp tacos for a satisfying meal that will impress paleo enthusiasts and taco lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 cup coconut flour
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 0.5 cup coconut oil, for frying
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 2 large avocado
- 1 large lime
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
Instructions
First, prepare the shrimp by patting them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a bowl, combine coconut flour, almond flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and beat well.
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Dip each shrimp first in the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the flour mixture.
Carefully place the coated shrimp into the hot coconut oil. Fry the shrimp in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the cooked shrimp with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
To prepare the avocado salsa, mash the avocados in a bowl. Add the juice of the lime, chopped cilantro, and diced red onion. Stir to combine.
Assemble the tacos by placing a couple of shrimp onto each romaine lettuce leaf and topping with a spoonful of avocado salsa.
Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious Paleo-friendly fried shrimp tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 222.4 g | 285% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.7 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1229 mg | 410% | |
| Sodium | 1944 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.3 g | 230% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 155.5 g | 311% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 642 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 4229 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
