Shrimp Tacos With Chipotle Lime Slaw: A Flavorful Delight
Tacos are a staple of Mexican cuisine, and there are so many different variations of this classic dish. One of the most popular is shrimp tacos, and for good reason – they’re delicious! With the addition of a zesty and spicy Chipotle Lime Slaw, these shrimp tacos are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
To start, you’ll need 4 cups of medium-sized raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and with the tails removed. Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with 1½ teaspoons of garlic salt. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
Next, it’s time to prepare the Chipotle Lime Slaw. Combine ½ a shredded green cabbage, ½ a shredded red cabbage, 1 small finely chopped red onion, and ½ a cup of roughly chopped fresh cilantro in a large bowl. Add ½ a cup of Chipotle Lime Crema Sauce and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
For the Chipotle Lime Crema Sauce, whisk together ½ a cup of sour cream, ½ a cup of mayonnaise, 1½ tablespoons of pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, ½ a teaspoon of garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt. This will be the perfect accompaniment to the shrimp and slaw.
To assemble the tacos, warm 8 small flour or corn tortillas in a dry skillet or on a griddle. Add a few pieces of cooked shrimp to each tortilla, and top with a generous spoonful of the Chipotle Lime Slaw. Drizzle with the Chipotle Lime Crema Sauce and serve immediately.
These Shrimp Tacos With Chipotle Lime Slaw are a wonderful blend of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors. They make a great meal for a summer evening or any time you want to bring a little bit of Mexican cuisine to your table. Enjoy!
Chipotle Lime Crema Sauce
Shrimp Tacos With Chipotle Lime Slaw
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 4 cups (two 12oz bags) medium size raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail removed
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1½ teaspoon garlic salt
Chipotle Lime Slaw
- ½ a green cabbage, shredded
- ½ a red cabbage, shredded
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chop or leave whole
- ½ cup Chipotle Lime Crema Sauce, more or less to taste
Tortillas
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
Chipotle Lime Crema Sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1½ tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, pureed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
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To start, you'll need 4 cups of medium-sized raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and with the tails removed. Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with 1½ teaspoons of garlic salt. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
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Next, it's time to prepare the Chipotle Lime Slaw. Combine ½ a shredded green cabbage, ½ a shredded red cabbage, 1 small finely chopped red onion, and ½ a cup of roughly chopped fresh cilantro in a large bowl. Add ½ a cup of Chipotle Lime Crema Sauce and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
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For the Chipotle Lime Crema Sauce, whisk together ½ a cup of sour cream, ½ a cup of mayonnaise, 1½ tablespoons of pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, ½ a teaspoon of garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt. This will be the perfect accompaniment to the shrimp and slaw.
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To assemble the tacos, warm 8 small flour or corn tortillas in a dry skillet or on a griddle. Add a few pieces of cooked shrimp to each tortilla, and top with a generous spoonful of the Chipotle Lime Slaw. Drizzle with the Chipotle Lime Crema Sauce and serve immediately.
