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!
SPICY SRIRACHA SHRIMP TACOS
Author: Life, Love and Sugar
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6 Tacos
Category: Dinner
Method: Stove
Cuisine: American
INGREDIENTS
SHRIMP
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 34 shrimp)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
CILANTRO LIME SLAW
- 2 cups coleslaw/cabbage mix
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper
SRIRACHA SAUCE
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp sriracha
JALAPENO GUACAMOLE
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 tbsp cilantro
- 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt
ADDITIONAL
- 6 small corn or flour tortillas
- Feta cheese, crumbled
INSTRUCTIONS
- 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.
- To make the slaw, combine the coleslaw/cabbage mix, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and sriracha for the sauce. Add more or less sriracha for more or less spice.
- To make the guacamole, combine all ingredients except for the salt and toss to combine. Add salt to taste.
- To cook the shrimp, heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and heat for a couple minutes.
- 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.
- 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).
- Enjoy!
- full recipe: https://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/2017/06/26/spicy-sriracha-shrimp-tacos