Camaron Capeado is battered and deep-fried shrimps. We cook shrimps by this method also in Japan (as you may know as "Tempra"), but the big difference of this Mexican version is that beer is used in the batter! You can enjoy this delicious shrimp tacos with your favorite toppings like; home made Guacamole, chopped onion&cilantro and lime juice and they taste just like you're on vacations in Los Cabos!
Ingredients (serves 4-6)
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500g shrimp
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup corn flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 cup light beer (such as Corona)
8-10 tortillas
Chipotle mayonnaise
chopped cilantro&onion
Guacamole
lime
Directions
1. Clean and devein shrimps. (Defrost if you're using frozen ones.)
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, corn flour and salt. Gradually add beer into the flour mixture and mix well until there's no lumps.
3. Coat each shrimp slightly with flour and dip in the batter. Deep-fry in vegetable oil (at 175°C/350°F) for 4-5 min. until golden brown.
4. Top with your favorite toppings such as; cilantro, onion, Guacamole. Pour some chipotle mayonnaise, squeeze lime juice over and enjoy!
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