Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Quick-cooking shrimp seasoned with zesty spices, served in warm tortillas with a fresh cilantro-lime slaw for a burst of flavor in every bite.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 10 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.02/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• spicy
• fresh
• healthy
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound shrimp (raw, large, peeled and deveined)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 10 ounce coleslaw mix
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 16 tortillas (6-inch)
• 1 cup salsa
• 0.5 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Prepare the slaw: In a medium bowl, combine 10 ounces pre-shredded coleslaw mix, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tablespoons of the lime juice. Toss to coat and set aside.
2. Season the shrimp: In another bowl, toss 1 1/2 pounds shrimp with 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice.
3. Cook the shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through.
4. Warm the tortillas: While the shrimp cooks, warm the 16 tortillas according to package directions (microwave, dry skillet, or oven).
5. Assemble the tacos: Fill each warm tortilla with cooked shrimp, a generous spoonful of cilantro-lime slaw, and a drizzle of prepared salsa and sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 275
• Protein: 24.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 28.5 g
• Fat: 7.9 g
• Fiber: 4.5 g
• Sodium: 520 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
• Sugar: 2.1 g
• Cholesterol: 178 mg