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Baja Shrimp Tacos

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Seafood

Description

Delicious Baja shrimp tacos wrapped in soft tortillas, filled with spicy shrimp, creamy chipotle sauce, and crunchy slaw. A perfect blend of vibrant flavors and textures.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey


Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the purple cabbage, green cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and lime juice. Toss until well mixed and set aside.
  4. For the chipotle sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers, lime juice, and honey in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Warm the tortillas until pliable, then assemble the tacos by adding slaw, shrimp, and chipotle sauce on each tortilla.
  6. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For crunchy slaw, consider adding radishes or snap peas. Adjust the spiciness of the sauce by adding more chipotle peppers.