Taco Monday, Taco Tuesday, Taco Wednesday, we would eat these Spicy Shrimp Tacos ANY day of the week. Served on a corn tortilla with a sweet Citrus Slaw, you cannot go wrong.
We pretty much do eat tacos or taco-inspired meals almost every day. When we find a good spice rub, we pretty much become obsessed. You can bet that we are using this one on all of our proteins to make burrito bowls, taco salads, taco-inspired scrambles… you name it!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Spicy Shrimp
1 lb shrimp, deveined and tails removed
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
Sweet Citrus Slaw
2 cup red cabbage, sliced
1 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp raw honey
juice of 1/2 a lime
pinch of salt
Extras
6 corn tortillas
1 large avocado, cubed
1 lime, sliced
Directions:
- Combine shrimp with seasonings and toss until evenly coated
- Pan-fry or grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink
- In a separate bowl, combine sweet citrus slaw ingredients and mix until the cabbage is evenly coated with the dressing
- Assemble tacos with your corn tortillas and extras
Nutrition Facts:
Total Servings: 6
Calories: 166
Protein: 20.6g
Carbs: 15.1g
Fats: 6.5g
If you’re feeling fancy…
Enjoy the shrimp and slaw in the form of a burrito bowl on a bed of quinoa or brown rice
or
Add your favorite shrimp taco toppings like Greek yogurt (we use this as a substitute for sour cream), guacamole, or sliced pineapple
