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Sarah Stierch (CC-BY)

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw

By Karl Christenson

Published:

Saturday, January 15, 2022, 8:00am
Saturday, January 15, 2022, 1:00pm

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Ingredients

1 pound large or jumbo shrimp peeled, de-veined, and tails removed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 to 8 corn or flour tortillas
Choice of garnishes: avocados, cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges

For the Slaw and Shrimp Taco Sauce:

1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic peeled
1/2 small jalapeno, seeds and membranes removed
1/4 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Zest and juice of 1 large lime, about 2 teaspoons zest and 3 tablespoons juice
2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix

Directions

Rinse and pat the shrimp dry, then transfer to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the chili powder, chipotle chili, cumin, and salt. Toss to coat evenly. Let rest while you prepare the shrimp taco sauce and slaw.
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Prepare the sauce and slaw: In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process the Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, salt, lime zest, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Place the cabbage in a mixing bowl and toss with about 1/2 cup of the sauce. Add more sauce if you prefer a creamier slaw, then reserve the rest of the sauce for serving.
Cook the shrimp: In a large nonstick skillet over medium high, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Add the shrimp and sauté just until the shrimp is cooked through and no longer translucent in the center, about 4 minutes. Do not overcook! Transfer the shrimp immediately to a plate.
Warm the tortillas in the microwave or a 250-degree oven while the shrimp cook. To serve, fill the tortillas with your desired number of shrimp, then top generously with the slaw, extra sauce, a squeeze of lime juice, and any other desired toppings.

Makes 6-8 tacos

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