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Plate of spicy shrimp tacos with creamy sriracha sauce and cilantro lime slaw on soft tortillas.

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw & Creamy Sriracha


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 tacos 1x

Description

Tender shrimp seasoned with smoky spices, crisp cilantro lime slaw, and a creamy sriracha drizzle wrapped in warm tortillas.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 12 tablespoons sriracha
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • Extra lime wedges for serving
  • Avocado slices for serving

  • Instructions

    1. In a bowl combine olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, lime juice, salt and pepper and toss with shrimp. Let marinate 10 minutes.

    2. In another bowl whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper for slaw dressing.

    3. Add green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot and cilantro to the slaw dressing and toss to coat. Chill if desired.

    4. In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, lime juice and honey for the creamy sriracha sauce.

    5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove from heat.

    6. Warm the tortillas in the skillet or over an open flame until soft and lightly charred.

    7. To assemble, place slaw on each tortilla, top with shrimp and drizzle with creamy sriracha sauce.

    8. Garnish with lime wedges and avocado slices and serve immediately.

    • Prep Time: 25 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: skillet
    • Cuisine: mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 taco

    Keywords: spicy shrimp tacos, cilantro lime slaw, creamy sriracha, shrimp tacos, taco night, seafood tacos, summer tacos