Name: Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs raw Jumbo Shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1 tsp oil (your choice); 2 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 6-8 corn or flour tortillas (your choice); avocado; cheese; additional cilantro and lime juice; 2 cups shredded green cabbage; 2 cups shredded purple cabbage; 1 cup grated carrot; 1/4 fresh cilantro (finely diced); 2 tbsp olive oil; Juice of 1 lime; 1 tbsp honey; 1/4 tsp salt; Freshly ground pepper

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw

Delicious, spicy shrimp tacos that are easy to make and will add a kick to your taco Tuesday!

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4

Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients

For Shrimp Tacos

1 1/2 lbs raw Jumbo Shrimp peeled and deveined
1 tsp oil your choice
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
6-8 corn or flour tortillas your choice

Optional Toppings

avocado
cheese
additional cilantro and lime juice

For the Slaw

2 cups shredded green cabbage
2 cups shredded purple cabbage
1 cup grated carrot
1/4 fresh cilantro finely diced
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp salt
Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Mix together chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt in a bowl.
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss the shrimp in a small bowl with the spice mix until well coated.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the hot pan and sauté for 5-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until translucent and cooked through.
In a large bowl, mix together the ingredients of the slaw until combined.
Add cooked shrimp to tortillas and add seasoning and toppings to preference.

Keyword Shrimp