5 from 6 votes
Teriyaki Shrimp Tacos with Chili Lime Yogurt
The flavors in this teriyaki shrimp taco recipe are beyond amazing! The chile lime yogurt and fresh jicama cucumber slaw bring in spice and freshness.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Tacos
Calories:
2838 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese, Mexican
Ingredients
The Teriyaki Sauce:
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons flour or cornstarch for gluten free
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 4 teaspoons ginger grated
The Yogurt Sauce:
- 5.3 ounces Greek yogurt Stonyfield brand; plain; whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
The Tacos:
- 1 pound Shrimp large, peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- pinch salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 16 corn tortillas
- 2 ⅔ cups cucumber Asian style slaw
- 2 ⅔ cups jicama Asian style slaw
- 3 tablespoons cilantro for garnish (if desired, chopped
Instructions
The Teriyaki Sauce:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Whisk until smooth.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer, whisking frequently, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
Cup of Yum
The Yogurt Sauce:
- In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, chili garlic sauce, lime juice, lime zest and salt until combined.
The Tacos:
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook until just barely cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Toss the shrimp with the teriyaki sauce.
- Wrap the corn tortillas in a paper towel and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds to soften the tortillas.
- Using 2 tortillas per taco, stuff each with ⅓ cup of the slaw, about 5 shrimp, and 1 tablespoon of the yogurt sauce. Drizzle the extra teriyaki sauce on top.
- Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Taco
Calories
283.8kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1.3g
(7%)
Cholesterol
88.6mg
(30%)
Sodium
497.6mg
(21%)
Fiber
4.4g
(18%)
Sugar
6.4g
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2838
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Taco | |
| Calories | 283.8kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 88.6mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 497.6mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4.4g | 18% |
| Sugar | 6.4g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.