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Spicy Shrimp Tacos

spicy shrimp tacos with slaw
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Try these spicy shrimp tacos for a quick weeknight dinner. Full of spicy shrimp, cabbage slaw and a flavorful avocado cilantro sauce, this recipe works for tacos, bowls and more!

Ingredients

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For the shrimp

  • 1 pound shrimp (fresh or thawed from frozen, shells removed)
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • juice from 1/2 a lime
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

For the avocado crema:

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 medium avocado
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, loosely packed
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 – 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 1/2 cup green onion, sliced

For the tacos

  • 3 cups sliced/chopped green cabbage
  • pico de gallo
  • cotija cheese
  • tortillas

Instructions

  1. Place shrimp in a Ziploc bag with oil and lime juice. 
  2. In a small bowl, combine spices and add to ziploc bag.
  3. Toss to coat and let marinate for 30-60 min.
  4. In a small food processor, combine yogurt, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, salt, garlic powder and jalapeno and process until smooth. 
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings, then add green onion and pulse a few times to mix.
  6. Toss cabbage in about 3/4 of crema and reserve the rest. 
  7. Saute shrimp in a large pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until cooked. 
  8. Add slaw to tortillas, top with shrimp and top with pico de gallo, crema and cotija cheese and serve. 

Notes

*I like 50-60 count shrimp because they’re smaller and good for tacos but you can use any size

Find it online: https://www.theleangreenbean.com/spicy-shrimp-tacos/