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Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Spicy Shrimp Tacos Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 corn tortillas (6-inch)
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Pinch salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced, plus 1 tsp adobo sauce

Method
 

  1. Stir chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt in a bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let sit while you make the slaw.
  2. Toss the cabbage with the juice of half a lime and a pinch of salt. In another bowl, mix the sour cream, chipotle, adobo sauce, and remaining lime juice.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and crusty. Remove from heat.
  4. Warm tortillas over a flame or dry skillet. Fill each with slaw, shrimp, and a drizzle of crema. Serve immediately.

Notes

The whole dish comes together fast, so have all your components ready before you start cooking the shrimp. For a little freshness on top, add sliced avocado or a few cilantro leaves. If you want a truly hands-off sauce, you can blend the crema ingredients in a small food processor for a smoother finish.