These Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Coleslaw are easy to make. The spicy coleslaw adds the right amount of flavor that is cooled down a bit with a cilantro sour cream sauce.
~Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Coleslaw~
Try these easy shrimp tacos for an easy weeknight dinner when you need something quick and delicious. The shrimp is simply seasoned, dressed with spicy coleslaw, topped with a cool sour cream sauce and wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Do you like shrimp or fish tacos? This recipe could be made either way with your favorite seafood and will be equally delicious.
These shrimp tacos are a flavor explosion for your senses! A casual, but yet classy meal that is easy to prepare.
Shrimp tacos are the ultimate taco night at our place and will be in yours too!
What ingredients will you need for these shrimp tacos?
- Shrimp
- Jalapeño
- Cabbage Mixture
- Corn
- Red Onion
- Cilantro
- Tortillas
- Sour Cream
- Limes
- Spices - chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin
- Vegetable oil
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
How do you make shrimp tacos?
The cleaned shrimp are seasoned with a bit of chili powder and can be cooked two ways. I have grilled these on a small grate on our gas grill or you can also cook these on a griddle that is sprayed a bit with no-stick cooking spray. Either way has worked well for me.
We also like to use larger shrimp in this recipe and flour tortillas. You could also use smaller shrimp and corn tortillas if you desire.
How do you make spicy coleslaw?
I find it easy to use a pre-shredded coleslaw mix that has carrots and purple cabbage. Make the dressing, toss over the cabbage/veggie mixture and let meld in the refrigerator about 30 minutes. If you would like to keep the spiciness down, cut back on the amount of jalapeño pepper.
What else could you serve with Shrimp Tacos?
Easy Seasoned Chicken Tacos
Slow Cooker Pork Tacos
Bacon Tacos
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Easy Ground Beef Tacos
Pan Seared Steak Tacos
Grilled Sirloin Steak Tacos
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken & Poblano Street Tacos
Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Coleslaw
BBQ Meatball Street Tacos
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Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Coleslaw
These tacos are so easy to make and always a hit!
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, deveined and cleaned
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 to 2 T minced jalapeno
- 3 cups shredded cabbage blend
- ¾ cup corn (frozen, thawed)
- 2 T minced red onion
- ½ cup minced red pepper
- 1 T minced cilantro
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 2 T cider vinegar
- 1 T sugar
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- S&P
- 6 flour tortillas
- ½ cup monterey jack cheese
- (mix and refrigerate 20 minutes):
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1T minced cilantro
- 1 T fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- S&P
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine cabbage, corn, onion, jalapeno, red pepper and cilantro
- Combine oil, vinegar, sugar, cayenne pepper, cumin, and S&P then pour over mixture and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes
- Heat grill with small grate. Sprinkle shrimp with some chili powder and grill until done.
- To serve, warm tortillas, add cabbage slaw, shrimp and top with sauce and shredded cheese if desired
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 473Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 1036mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 26g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
Looks fresh, easy, and delicious! I absolutely adore seafood tacos!
What's Baking?? says
Looks delicious
Cindy says
I agree--shrimp tacos need some good crunchy slaw. I have a great recipe for a fish taco but I have a bag of shrimp in the freezer so this is going on the menu this weekend!
Thanks Deb--they look delicious.
Ann Jones says
My family loves shrimp, these look great!
Carrie R says
Deb, these look amazing! 🙂 I wish my husband and son loved seafood as much as I do. I might just have to make these just for myself, lol.
Alyssa says
These look so yummy! Stopped by to return some comment love and follow you! 🙂
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Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
Fish tacos are my favourite ;--) These look absolutely delish xx
Julie says
These look so good, Deb! I always say that I could give up all meat except for seafood. I just love it SO much! Pinned and sharing on Facebook tomorrow!
Krista Rollins says
Deb, these look absolutely beautiful! My husband and I are big fans of fish/shrimp tacos. Love this recipe with the spicy coleslaw, definitely going to try it. Pinning now, making later! 🙂
Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats
Angie@Echoes of Laughter says
Those tacos looks so delish Deb! What a beautiful blog! Have a fabulous weekend! Angie xo
The Tumbleweed Contessa says
This looks great. I have been wanting to try shrimp tacos and I do think that the slaw is the kicker here. I'll give it a try and come back to tell you how I liked it. I am glad I saw this at A Little Claireification. Best wishes for tasty dishes!
Julie Rogers says
These look delish, perfect for summertime:) We would love for you to share at our first Super Summer Saturday party here: http://www.thechirpingmoms.com/2013/06/super-summer-saturday-party.html!
Thanks!
Julie
Soffes Linha says
This looks delicious! Thank you for sharing!
I found your post on Best of The Weekend Party =) Have a great week!
-Sofia @ http://www.SomethingOnEverything.com
Judy POFH says
Delicious and yummy looking! Mmm makes me want to have
one.. When you get the chance, please share your recipes
at Pin It Monday Hop. We'd be so happy to have you. LINK here. See you at the
hop.
Judy
Pursuit
Of Functional Home
Marilyn Clark says
Oh this looks amazing! I love shrimp tacos!
I just kicked off a grilling link party and spice giveaway and I'd love for you to stop by and link this recipe up (and any other grilling inspirations you have).
http://www.4you-withlove.com/2013/06/party-thyme-get-your-grill-on-link.html
Happy Wednesday!
cooking with curls says
I have never had shrimp tacos before, I must try this next time! They look delicious 🙂
Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says
Hi Deb! I know you are on vacay, but I wanted to let you know that I've picked your yummy Shrimp Tacos as one of my features for tonight's Best of the Weekend party! 🙂 Hope you can join us when you get back and grab your button!
Julie Rogers says
Thanks for linking up for our first Super Summer Saturday party. We featured you as one of our favorites this week! Hope you link up again with some more great recipes!
Julie
http://www.thechirpingmoms.com
Leslie Germain says
Looks yummy. Thanks for sharing. I pinned it - saw your feature on best of the weekend. Congrats!
Susan Dikeman says
YUM!! Thanks for sharing this at my Sunday Funday Linky Party!!
*Susan
Gloria @ Simply Gloria says
Wow, I'm all about this spiciness! Love the coleslaw with the shrimp! Pinning!
aimee @ shugarysweets says
YUM! I am all about shrimp and these tacos are making their way onto my dinner menu!
Marilyn Clark says
OMG I wish I could eat my monitor these look so good! Thanks for sharing at Party Thyme. This recipe has been pinned to my Party Thyme features board
Diane Balch says
Love this... we are big shrimp eaters and my kids love tacos this will go over well in my family. Thanks so much for sharing it with us on foodie friday.
Debi RecipesForMyBoys says
Oh My~ I love this! Thank you for sharing on Thursday's Treasures! I'm featuring it on Week 94.
Kim and Julie (Sunflower Supper Club) says
Hello Deb! Just stopping by to let you know that I am featuring these on my blog today as my personal favorite as last week's Weekend Potluck. Feel free to stop by and pick up a "featured" button on the sidebar of the blog. We are huge shrimp eaters at our house and love things with a little kick. We are trying this soon! Thanks again for linking up and I can't wait to see what you bring this week!
http://sunflowersupperclub.blogspot.com/2013/07/weekend-potluck-75.html
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These tacos look fabulous! Pinned and featuring tonight!
krikri1523 says
This is the best recipe ever!!! Thank you! I literally found it 2 or 3 months ago on Pinterest and we have made it once a week since!!
[email protected] says
Found my Cinco De Mayo dinner!
Jamie Sherman says
Perfect Summer dinner, Deb!
Cathy Perez says
These look easy to make and they look Delicious! Can't wait to try these!
Deb Attinella says
They are and I hope you enjoy them!