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Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Amy
Try this delicious recipe with seasoned shrimp, a chiptole mayo, and cilantro lime slaw.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Dinner
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Shrimp
  • 8 Tortillas Corn or Flour
  • 1/2 cup Mayo
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 Limes
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 14 Ounce Bag of Cole Slaw
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 avocado optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the cole slaw by mixing the bag of slaw, 1/2 the bunch of cilantro (leaves and stems), juice of 2 limes, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • With an immersion blender, blend together the mayo, juice of one lime, garlic cloves, 1/2 the bunch of cilantro (leaves and stems), 1 tbsp of adobo sauce, and 1 chipotle pepper. Leave out the pepper for less spicy tacos.
  • Remove the peels and tails from the shrimp. Pat dry with a paper towel. Toss in seasonings to coat.
  • Preheat a saute pan on medium-high heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Cook the shrimp until pink and no longer translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • Serve with slaw, shrimp, and sauce all piled on one tortilla. Can also be topped with avocado.
Keyword seafood, shrimp, taco