Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Sriracha Sauce

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4.8

225 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6 tacos

  • Calories

    198 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Tex-Mex

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Sriracha Sauce

Spicy pan grilled shrimp tacos loaded with a zest honey cilantro lime slaw and topped with a creamy sriracha sauce. These tacos are spicy, sweet, zesty and bursting with flavor! 

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Ingredients

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  • 20 medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion or garlic powder optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Cilantro Lime Slaw

  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro minced
  • 1/2 jalapeno, seeded optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Creamy Sriracha sauce

  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing or sour-cream or greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 6 small corn or flour tortillas
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Instructions

To cook the Shrimp:

  1. Combine shrimp, oil, and spices in a medium bowl or ziplock bag. Use right away OR cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or up to 48 hours. Heat a large heavy-duty or cast iron skillet on high heat for 2 minutes. Add a teaspoon of oil to the pan and shrimp. Cook shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. 

To make the Slaw

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl until mixed through. Use right away or cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for up to 24 hours. 

To make creamy Sriracha Sauce

  1. Whisk sriracha and ranch or sour-cream or mayo in a small bowl. Taste and add more sriracha if desired. 

To assemble:

  1. Grill tortillas on the stovetop over the flame until lightly charred (this step is optional). Top each tortilla with 4-5 pieces of shrimp and some slaw. Drizzle with sriracha sauce. Serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1taco Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.002g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 301mg (13%) Potassium 218mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 245IU (5%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1taco
Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.002g 0%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 301mg 13%
Potassium 218mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 245IU 5%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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