Spicy Shrimp Tacos

4.86 from 27 votes

These Spicy Shrimp Tacos are truly THE BEST tacos! They are packed with spice crusted shrimp, creamy coleslaw, and an avocado salsa all drizzled in a zesty lime and cilantro sauce. This easy shrimp tacos recipe is a real crowd pleaser that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Keto, Paleo, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal, Whole30

Servings:

Calories: 257kcal

Author: Every Last Bite

Ingredients

Spicy Shrimp

1 pound large shrimp, shells removed and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 clove garlic minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Cilantro Lime Green Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp lime juice
1/3 cup chopped scallions
pinch salt

Coleslaw

3 cups shredded purple or green cabbage
1/4 cup chopped scallions

Avocado Tomato Salsa

2 medium tomatoes diced
1 avocado diced
1 jalapeno finely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
6 small tortillas (either flour tortillas, corn tortillas or celery root tortillas)

Instructions

Place the shrimp in a bowl along with 1 tbsp olive oil and all of the spices and toss with your hands to ensure they are well coated. Set aside to marinate for a few minutes.
To make the coleslaw in a bowl combine the shredded cabbage and 1/4 cup chopped scallions. In a food processor or blender combine the all of the ingredients for the cilantro lime green sauce and blend until smooth. Pour approximately half of the sauce over the coleslaw and toss until it's well coated. Set aside.
In a bowl combine all of the ingredients for the salsa and stir until well mixed.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet on high heat and once very hot add in the shrimp in a single layer. Cook them for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
Warm the tortillas on the open flame of the stove or in the microwave (or if using celery root tortillas slice and grill them).
To assemble fill each warm tortilla with the coleslaw, avocado salsa and shrimp and then drizzle with the extra cilantro lime sauce. Serve with wedges of lime and sliced jalapeños.

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