Easy Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Lime Dressing

Easy Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Lime Dressing are loved by so many and for a very good reason! They are loaded with flavour and texture, so versatile and easy to bring together for a quick weeknight meal! It's perfectly seasoned shrimp, creamy coleslaw, avocados, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a deliciously addictive chipotle lime dressing wrapped in a warm tortilla and is sure to hit the spot!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time23

Course: Cinco De Mayo, Fish & Seafood, Quick, Easy & Under 30, Wraps & Sandwiches

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Author: Taneisha Morris

Ingredients

Shrimp

1 lb Raw Shrimp peeled and deveined
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Oregano
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp Salt more or less to taste
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 tbsp Butter

Creamy Coleslaw

2 cups Coleslaw Mix Green Cabbage, Red Cabbage, and Carrots
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
3 tbsp Sour Cream
1 clove Garlic minced
¼ cup Fresh Cilantro finely chopped
2 tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
1 tsp Granulated White Sugar optional

Chipotle Lime Dressing

3 tbsp Mayonnaise
2 tbsp Sour Cream
1 tsp Chipotle Seasoning
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp Salt more or less to taste
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 tbsp Fresh Cilantro finely chopped
Juice from 1/2 Lime freshly squeezed

Other Ingredients

6-8 Soft Flour Tortillas medium sized
1 Avocado cubed or smashed
Cherry Tomatoes halved
1 small Red Onion finely chopped
Feta or Cotija Cheese to taste

Instructions

Chipotle Lime Dressing

In a medium bowl, whisk your chipotle lime sauce ingredients together and set aside until ready to serve.

Shrimp

Season shrimp, then heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, melt butter then add the shrimp making sure not to overcrowd the pan (work in batches if needed). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or or until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat, and set side once done.

Assemble Tacos

Warm tortillas and assemble starting with a layer of creamy coleslaw, then tomatoes, red onions, avocados, shrimp, cheese, cilantro lime dressing, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice! Serve and enjoy!

Notes

How to Know When Shrimp is Done Cooking - shrimp like most seafood cook fairly fast around 2-3 minutes per side, as opposed to other kinds of protein. There are two visual cues you can use to ensure you don't overcook your shrimp - colour and shape.

See detailed notes above for additional tips.

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