Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw
Overview
- Yield: 4
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce:
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1/4 cup oil
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1/4 cup water
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1/2 cup chopped green onions
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1/2 cup cilantro leaves
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2 cloves garlic
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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juice of 2 limes
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1/2 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
Shrimp Taco Spice Mix:
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2 teaspoons each chili powder and cumin
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1/2 teaspoon each onion powder and garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
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1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Stuff For the Shrimp Tacos:
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1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
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2– 3 cups shredded green cabbage
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8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
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avocados, Cotija cheese, and lime wedges for serving
Method
- Sauce: Pulse all the sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender until mostly smooth.
- Slaw: Toss some of the sauce (not all) with the cabbage. We’ll use the leftover sauce to top the tacos.
- Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss the shrimp in a small bowl with the spice mix to get it coated. Heat a drizzle of oil a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp to the hot pan and saute for 5-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Assembly: For the prettiest and easiest-to-eat assembly, go in this order: smashed avocado, slaw, and shrimp. Finish with Cotjia cheese, lime wedges, and extra sauce.