Blazin’ Baja Shrimp Tacos

In a small bowl, combine juice from half the lime, ½ tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4 servings), 1 TBSP water (2 TBSP for 4), and a large pinch of salt. Add jalapeño; stir to coat. Set aside to pickle, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.

In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, half the lime zest, 1 tsp Southwest Spice (2 tsp for 4 servings), ½ tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4), and a squeeze of lime juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Add coleslaw mix, scallions, and cilantro; toss to combine. Season again with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Rinse shrimp under cold water; pat very dry with paper towels. Season with salt. In a large bowl, combine tempura mix, remaining Southwest Spice, salt (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4 servings), and ⅓ cup cold water (⅔ cup for 4) until smooth. (TIP: If mixture is too thick, add more water 1 TBSP at a time until it reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency.) Heat a ¼-inch layer of oil in a large, heavybottomed pan over medium-high heat. Stir shrimp into batter until fully coated. Line a plate with paper towels.

Once oil is hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles when added to the pan, add coated shrimp in a single layer. (You may need to work in batches.) Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 2-3 minutes on the first side and 1-2 minutes on the second side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper-towellined plate. Sprinkle with remaining lime zest, salt, and pepper.