SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP TACOS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Finely grated zest from 2 limes
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cups sour cream or Mexican crema
1/4 head cabbage, cored and shredded ( about 4 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 corn tortillas
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Blend the light brown sugar, chili, cumin, paprika, and lime zest together in a medium bowl. Add all but 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture to a resealable plastic bag. Add the shrimp and the olive oil to the bag. Seal the bag and then turn over a couple times to coat the shrimp evenly. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, combine the sour cream with the reserved spice blend. Stir in the cabbage and season with salt and pepper.
  • 3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Toast the tortillas about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate and wrap with foil to keep warm.
  • 4. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and season with salt. Grill the shrimp turning once, until nicely browned and just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Tuck the shrimp into the warm tortillas with the cabbage, cilantro leaves, and squeeze lime juice over top. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 269 milligrams, Sodium 549 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 41 grams

Sobiabbaxi Abbaxi
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These tacos were amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Kenzie M
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These were the best shrimp tacos I've ever had! The shrimp were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Vinod Ojar
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These tacos were easy to make and they were absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making these again and again.


David Hassett
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved these tacos! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


mieke opperman
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These tacos were so good! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Remon saha
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I love these shrimp tacos! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is especially delicious, and I always make extra so I can use it on other dishes.


Kitunzi Faridah
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These tacos were amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Rima Roy
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These were the best shrimp tacos I've ever had! The shrimp were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Hasaan Mirani
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These tacos were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Rana Ahamed 083
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I'm not a huge seafood fan, but these tacos were amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Betty Marcon
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These shrimp tacos were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the sweet and spicy sauce, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Maurice Mcfarlane
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Wow! These tacos were incredible! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was out of this world. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Robert Denomme
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These tacos were easy to make and absolutely delicious! The shrimp were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Molly Rose (SparklingMoota)
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I'm so glad I did! The tacos were perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat. The shrimp were also cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will d


N Uset
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These tacos were amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Msabir Awan
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I love these shrimp tacos! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is especially delicious, and I always make extra so I can use it on other dishes. ?


Melanie Cumming
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I've made these tacos several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


sifati jannat soroni
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These shrimp tacos were a hit! The combination of sweet and spicy was perfect, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.