Spicy Sriracha Shrimp Tacos
These Spicy Sriracha Shrimp Tacos are easy to make, have a little kick and are so fun for summer! They incorporate all my favorite elements of a good taco - a little slaw, shrimp, chunky guacamole and some sriracha sauce. Addicting!
Ingredients
SHRIMP
- 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined (about 34 shrimp))
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
CILANTRO LIME SLAW
- 2 cups coleslaw/cabbage mix
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper
SRIRACHA SAUCE
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
JALAPENO GUACAMOLE
- 1 avocado (diced)
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons cilantro
- ½ jalapeno (seeded and diced)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt
ADDITIONAL
- 6 small corn or flour tortillas
- Feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- 1. To make the shrimp, put the shrimp in a medium bowl and add the spices, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the lime juice. Toss together and set aside.
- 2. To make the slaw, combine the coleslaw/cabbage mix, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- 3. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and sriracha for the sauce. Add more or less sriracha for more or less spice.
- 4. To make the guacamole, combine all ingredients except for the salt and toss to combine. Add salt to taste.
- 5. To cook the shrimp, heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and heat for a couple minutes.
- 6. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until pink and cooked throughout, about 4-5 minutes. Turn halfway through cooking. When finished cooking, remove from heat.
- 7. To assemble the tacos, spoon some slaw into the tortillas. Top with 5-6 shrimp, some guacamole and sriracha sauce. Finish off the tacos with a little feta cheese. Serve with Sutter Home White Zinfandel wine (recommended).
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
