BAJA SHRIMP TACOS

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Make and share this Baja Shrimp Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Mexican

Time 27m

Yield 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (try chipotle or ancho)
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (35-40 count)
4 cups finely shredded coleslaw mix (or green and red cabbage)
1 cup prepared guacamole (homemade is best)
1 (10 ounce) taco-sized flour tortillas, warmed (8 per package size)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together cilantro, lime juice, oil, honey, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat broiler to high. In medium-size bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the marinade and the shrimp. In second medium-size bowl, combine remaining marinade and the cole slaw mix. Let both marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer shrimp to a broiler pan. Broil, 2 to 3 inches from heat, for 6 to 7 minutes, turning once. Note: Alternatively, shrimp may be cooked by grilling or pan sautéing.
  • Spread a tortilla with about 2 tablespoons guacamole. Top with 4 or 5 shrimp and 1/4 cup slaw. Repeat with all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 71.6, Sodium 702.8, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 11.2

Cats and Stuff
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I'm not a big fan of tacos, but these shrimp tacos are an exception. They're so flavorful and delicious.


Beniedick Natividad (Bench)
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These shrimp tacos are a great way to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal.


Tamanna Bhuiya
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I made these tacos with grilled shrimp and they were amazing!


Darvin Dank
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


johnny Waddle
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I'm always looking for new shrimp recipes and these tacos definitely hit the spot. They're delicious and easy to make.


Gary Kendrick
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These shrimp tacos are a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.


Nellie Lesele
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I love the smoky flavor of the chipotle crema in these tacos.


So hag
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These shrimp tacos are the perfect summer meal. They're light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Odika Ebenezer
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I'm not a big fan of tacos, but these shrimp tacos are an exception. They're so flavorful and delicious.


Adebayo elijah
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These shrimp tacos are a great way to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal.


Vem Sla
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I made these tacos with grilled shrimp and they were amazing!


Chad Smith
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Ruyonga Hawan
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I'm always looking for new shrimp recipes and these tacos definitely fit the bill. They're delicious and easy to make.


Damsan Adrong
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These shrimp tacos are a great way to change up your Taco Tuesday routine.


KillerConnorUK
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I love the fresh flavors of these tacos. The cabbage slaw and the chipotle crema are the perfect complements to the shrimp.


Gail Lane
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ruth Shonga
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed these tacos. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


mdlavelu mia
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The shrimp tacos were delicious! I especially liked the chipotle crema. It added a nice smoky flavor to the tacos.


Sher Rehman
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Usha Gaming
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These shrimp tacos are a great way to enjoy the flavors of Baja California. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the cabbage slaw is a refreshing addition.