Baja Shrimp Tacos

An ode to my favorite tacos that I tried in Houston, Baja Shrimp. An absolutely delicious taco that feels like you're sitting on the beach with the cool breeze flowing through your hair.  

Ingredients:

Pickled Onions 

1. ½ Cup water
2. ½ cup vinegar 
3. 1 tsp sugar 
4. 1 tsp salt 
5. 1 large onion 

Shrimp Dredge 

1. 1 lb shrimp 
2. 2-3 cups Buttermilk 
3. 1 Cup of flour 
4. 1/2 C of corn starch 
5. ½ c flour 
6. 1 tbsp Paprika 
7. 1 tbsp Garlic powder
8. 1 tsp Black pepper
9. 1 tsp Salt 
10. 1 tbsp Onion powder 

Filling Ingredients 

1. Tortilla 
2. 2 sticks Carrots shredded or cut thinly
3. 1/2 a ball of cabbage shredded 
4. Feta Cheese

Chipotle Sauce 

1. ½ cup mayo 
2. 2 chipotle peppers 
3. 1-2 tbs of chipotle sauce (just use 1 tbs first and add in more if needed) 
4. Tsp honey 
5. Pinch of salt 

Method: 

1. For the pickled onions, get the water, sugar, vinegar, and salt to a boil till everything has been combined well. 
2. Pour water/vinegar liquid over chopped onions in a jar, close and place in fridge for 2 hours to overnight. 
3. Sautee carrots and cabagge and hit with salt and pepper until softened and set aside. 
4. Pour buttermilk over shrimp and let it sit for an hour. 
5. In a separate bowl, add in flour, cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and whatever other seasoning you choose. 
6. Dip butter milked shrimp into the flour mixture and deep fry in 350-degree oil. 
7. blend chipotle sauce ingredients in a blender till all mixed. 
8. Warm tortilla and top with sauteed carrots, cabbage, pickled onions, fried shrimp, chipotle sauce, and feta cheese. 
9. Enjoy!