1 208 208 208c52 0 99. This post may contain affiliate links. Made with zesty shrimp, cole slaw for fish tacos lime coleslaw, sliced avocado and spicy chipotle crema.

Kick them up a notch with homemade flour tortillas too, if you’d like! This easy shrimp tacos recipe is made with zesty shrimp, cilantro lime coleslaw, sliced avocado and a spicy chipotle crema. Kick them up a notch with homemade flour tortillas too, if you’d like! Gimme Some Oven: This amazing shrimp tacos recipe is made with zesty blackened shrimp, cilantro lime coleslaw, sliced avocado and a quick chipotle crema.

Meet the zesty shrimp tacos that we can’t stop making lately. Since other proteins haven’t been reliably in stock at our local grocery store these past few weeks, we’ve been cooking with frozen shrimp more than ever while we have been stuck at home. And one recipe we keep craving again and again are these ultra-flavorful shrimp tacos. They are basically just a simple riff on my favorite crispy baked fish tacos, filled with a bright and creamy cilantro lime slaw, lots of fresh avocado, a quick chipotle crema, and sprinkled with any of your favorite toppings. But the shrimp here are what really set this recipe over the top. Shrimp: Just a pound of peeled and deveined large shrimp.

Taco seasoning: Either store-bought or homemade taco seasoning, which we will use to season the shrimp along with some sea salt and black pepper. Tortillas: I’m loving these homemade flour tortillas lately, but you can use any type of homemade or store-bought tortillas that you prefer. Cilantro Lime Slaw: I whipped up a batch of this favorite slaw, made with cole slaw mix, Greek yogurt, cilantro, green onions, lime juice, garlic and seasonings — which I love. But if you would like a simpler slaw option, see an alternate simpler recipe below. How To Make Shrimp Tacos: Here’s a quick overview of how to make shrimp tacos!

Prep the slaw and crema: Prep the cilantro lime slaw and the chipotle crema. Season the shrimp with lots of taco seasoning, plus a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Then sauté in oil in a non-stick pan until they are cooked through. Assemble the tacos: Load those tortillas up with a generous serving of the slaw, a few slices of avocado, a few shrimp, a drizzle of chipotle crema and sprinkle of your favorite toppings. Then dive in while they’re nice and warm and ENJOY! Possible Variations: Want to customize this shrimp tacos recipe? Make it dairy-free: Use vegan mayo in place of the Greek yogurt.

4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, and season with a generous pinch of salt, black pepper and ground cumin. Feel free to also drizzle in some honey for a sweeter slaw. Then you can just stir the crema together instead of pureeing it in a blender. More Favorite Taco Recipes: Looking for more winning taco recipes? Prep the slaw and crema: Prepare the cilantro lime slaw according to instructions. Combine all of the chipotle crema ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with the taco seasoning, plus a generous pinch of salt and black pepper, until evenly coated.

Heat oil in a large non-stick sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping once, until they are opaque and cooked through. Transfer to a clean plate and set aside. Assemble the tacos: Fill each flour tortillas with a generous serving of the slaw, a few slices of avocado, a few shrimp, a drizzle of chipotle crema and sprinkle of your favorite toppings. Let us know if you made this recipe! I wanted to love this but didn’t, it was okay, although the shrimp was fantastic!