Shrimp tacos with homemade taco slaw & pink sauce

Craving something out of the ordinary for dinner? Seafood is always a treat! These shrimp tacos are so good, taste fresh, and aren't too heavy for a weeknight dinner. You can also top them with anything - I suggest coleslaw, avocado, and pink sauce (or garlic cilantro lime sauce).

Serving size: 6-8 small tacos

Ingredients

Shrimp

• 500-750g medium shrimp

• 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tbsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp onion powder

• Zest of lime

• Less than 1/4 cup lime juice

• 3 garlic cloves

• 1/4 cup cilantro/coriander, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper

Homemade taco slaw

• 4 cups green cabbage, shredded

• 1/3-1/2 cup greek yogurt (depends on your dressing preference)

• 2 tbsp lime juice

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

• 1-2 tsp hot pepper sauce (or any hot sauce of your choice, this is optional)

• 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper

• 1 carrot, shredded finely

• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

• 4 green onions, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup cilantro/coriander, finely chopped

Pink sauce

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 3-4 tbsp Sriracha sauce

• 1/2 tbsp hot pepper sauce (or hot sauce of your choice)

OR

Garlic cilantro lime sauce

• 1/8 cup olive oil

• 1/8 cup water

• 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 lime, juice

• 1/4 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt

For serving

• Avocado slices

• 6-8 small tortillas (corn or flour)

• Lime wedges

• Any other toppings of your choice, like pico de gallo, pickled red onions, black beans, corn.

Directions

Shrimp

1. Mix marinade in a bowl, then toss the shrimp in the marinade. Set aside for 20 minutes and no longer. Meanwhile, prepare the homemade taco slaw and toppings.

2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Add half the shrimp and cook each side for 60 seconds (don't pour the leftover marinade, leave in the bowl and dispose). Once cooked, transfer to a bowl and loosely cover with foil, then cook the remaining shrimp.

3. Serve over corn or flour tortillas with slaw, pink sauce or garlic cilantro lime sauce, avocado slices, and lime wedges.

Homemade taco slaw

1. Place the shredded cabbage in a colander set over a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Massage the cabbage and squeeze with your hands to help release its liquid and begin wilting. Set it aside to drain for about 15 minutes.

2. Place all yogurt, spices, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, and salt and pepper in a bowl and mix to combine. Using your hands, squeeze the cabbage of any excess water a handful at a time and place in the bowl with dressing mixture. Add the grated carrot, garlic, green onions, and cilantro and toss well. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Pink sauce

1. Place all ingredients in a bowl, mix, and combine well.

OR

Garlic cilantro lime sauce

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth and well combined.

Adapted from: RecipeTin Eats