Baja Shrimp Tacos
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
136 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Baja Shrimp Tacos
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These Baja Shrimp Tacos pack in a big punch of flavor, but only take about 20 minutes to prepare. The whole family loves the bright, fresh flavors happening here and I love how quickly they come together.
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Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 2 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, tails off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 4 teaspoons lime juice
For the Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/2 bunch cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 small Jalapeño minced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
For assembly:
- Creamy Chipotle Sauce
- pickled onions
- corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
To prepare the shrimp:
- Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
- Coat the bottom of the skillet with olive oil and add the shrimp in a single layer (if all the shrimp don’t fit, cook in batches), sprinkle the chili powder and paprika evenly over shrimp and cook both sides until pink and cooked through (about 2 minutes per side). Squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp and set aside.
To make the slaw:
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, cilantro, and jalapeno. Drizzle the apple cider vinegar and honey over the top, sprinkle with salt, and stir until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Drizzle the apple cider vinegar and honey over the top, sprinkle with salt, and stir until evenly coated. Set aside.
To assemble:
- Assemble tacos by adding shrimp on a tortilla and topping with the cabbage slaw and pickled onions, followed by a drizzle of creamy chipotle sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- If preferred, the shrimp can be grilled instead of cooked on a skillet. Toss the shrimp in a bowl with olive oil and paprika and chili powder before putting on the grill. Once its finished, drizzle the lime juice over the shrimp.
- We prefer to serve these on charred tortillas. Toss them directly over an open flame (your grill or your gas stove) and cook until browned spots appear. This only takes a minute and adds flavor to the tortilla while softening it up.
- To make the pickled onions, thinly slice a red onion and place in a bowl or mason jar with enough vinegar to cover. Let sit for 15-20 minutes before using.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
3tacos
Calories
136kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
640mg
(27%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
11176IU
(224%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3tacos | |
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 640mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 11176IU | 224% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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