Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Best Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw. These tacos are a feast for the senses, combining smoky, spicy shrimp with a refreshing zesty slaw that will have everyone coming back for more. Ideal for taco night, game day, or a casual dinner, this dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe and savor every delightful bite!
Ingredients
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- 2 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 16 corn tortillas
- cooking spray
- 2 cups green cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups purple cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 avocados
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cilantro lime slaw by mixing cabbage varieties with lime juice, cilantro, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Make the avocado crema by blending avocados, garlic, cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes, lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
- Season shrimp with spices and sear in a hot non-stick skillet with avocado oil for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Warm corn tortillas in the same skillet until slightly browned.
- Assemble tacos by spreading avocado crema on tortillas and topping with slaw and spiced shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 140mg