Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Lime Slaw
Prep
25 Minutes
Total Time
25 Minutes
Servings
10
Ingredient List
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 1/2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 1/4 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, tail shells removed
- 2 tablespoons from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 box (5.4 oz) Old El Paso™ Hint of Lime Yellow Corn Stand 'n Stuff Taco Shells (10 Count), heated as directed on box
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Preparation
- In medium bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, the mayonnaise, lime peel, sugar, salt and red pepper. Add cabbages and cilantro; stir to coat. Set aside.
- In medium bowl, mix shrimp, taco seasoning mix and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice; stir to coat.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp mixture; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from skillet, reserving juices, and place on cutting board; coarsely chop.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; cook reserved juices in skillet 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Return shrimp to skillet; stir to coat. Remove from heat.
- Divide shrimp filling among warm taco shells; top with slaw.
Expert Tips
- Something to keep in mind when picking up the ingredients for shrimp tacos with cilantro-lime slaw: a shrimp's size is measured by the number of individual shrimp it takes to make up a pound. Medium-size shrimp are usually labeled 36/41, meaning there are between 36 and 41 of this size shrimp in a pound.
- Adding both red and green cabbage to your cilantro-lime slaw shrimp tacos will give them a lovely appearance, but if you only have one type of cabbage on hand, it’s okay to use just one color.
- If you want to add some extra zip to this shrimp tacos with slaw recipe, try a drizzle of Sriracha or your favorite hot sauce on top of the coleslaw.
Nutrition
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet