Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Elote Slaw
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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Elote Slaw
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These Spicy Shrimp Tacos are an easy and flavorful weeknight meal made from quick-marinated shrimp served on top of a Mexican elote-inspired slaw.
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Ingredients
For the shrimp
- 2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano,
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the slaw
- 1 teaspoon Mazola® Corn Oil
- 1 (15-ounce )can yellow corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage, packed
- 1 large Jalapeno pepper diced
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
- kosher salt, to taste
For the tacos
- 8-10 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- chopped cilantro
- cotija cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, chipotle chili powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and Mexican oregano. Whisk together to combine.
- Add shrimp and toss together to coat. Set aside to marinate while you make the slaw.
- Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until corn begins to brown. Remove from heat and transfer to a medium bowl.
- To the same bowl, add the red cabbage, jalapeno, cotija cheese, mayonnaise, cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder. Toss together to combine, taste, and season with salt to taste. Set aside until ready to serve.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a bit of the slaw in warm tortillas, top with a few shrimp, and garnish with a bit of chopped cilantro and cotija cheese.
Notes
- Don't have chipotle chili powder? You could use 1 or 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce instead. If you don't have that either, you can use regular chili powder.
- Don't have Mexican oregano? The Mexican oregano adds a very distinct flavor to the shrimp (learn more about Mexican oregano), so I recommend using it if you can. However, if you don't have any, you can use regular oregano instead.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
193mg
(64%)
Sodium
633mg
(26%)
Potassium
531mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
685IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 633mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 531mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 685IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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39 reviews
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