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Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Cabbage Slaw

  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Category: dinner
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free
  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Category: dinner
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined

For the Slaw

  • 3 tablespoons Plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • juice of half a lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 oz shredded green and purple cabbage
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

For Serving

  • white corn tortillas
  • queso fresco
  • cilantro
  • lime wedges

Method

  1. Combine the oil, coconut sugar, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and lime zest in a small bowl.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry and then add to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle on the seasoning blend over the shrimp along with salt and pepper. Set aside while you make the slaw.
  3. Make the Slaw: Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, chipotle powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk together until well combined. Then, add the shredded cabbage and chopped cilantro. Stir until well combined and the cabbage is coated in the dressing. Set aside while you make the shrimp.
  4. Make the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a little olive oil to the pan and then add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp is opaque and pink around the edges.
  5. Assemble the tacos: Start with a base of slaw, add a few shrimp, and then top with queso fresco, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.