DESCRIPTION
Succulent spice-rubbed shrimp. Bright flavorful slaw. Avocado and sour cream. All tucked into tender tortillas. One bite and you’ll agree—these shrimp tacos are the BEST!
Ingredients
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- 3 limes, divided
- 6 cups thinly shredded green cabbage (see note)
- 1 cup thinly shredded red cabbage (see note)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3/4 tsp. salt, divided, or more to taste
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 canned chipotle, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 and 1/4 pounds medium raw shrimp (51–60 per pound, peeled, deveined, and with the tail removed)
- 12 (6-8-in,) corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Zest and juice one of the limes. In a large bowl, combine the lime zest, lime juice, green cabbage, red cabbage, cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add more salt to taste and set aside.
- Cut the remaining 2 limes into wedges and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add the shrimp, tossing to evenly coat.
- Heat the oil and chipotle in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Arrange the shrimp on the tortillas. Top with the cabbage mixture, avocado, and sour cream and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute 7 cups of prepared slaw mix (without the dressing) for the green and red cabbage.