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Emily Hart

Spicy Shrimp Tacos: The Best Recipe With Creamy Sriracha Sauce

These spicy shrimp tacos are packed with bold flavor, topped with a crunchy cilantro-lime slaw, and finished with a creamy, tangy sriracha sauce. A perfect 30-minute weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (8 tacos)
Course: Skillet
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp:
  • 1 lb raw medium shrimp peeled and deveined (tails removed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cilantro-Lime Slaw:
  • 2 cups shredded green and/or red cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayo
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Salt to taste
For the Creamy Sriracha Sauce:
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1½ tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt
For Assembly:
  •  
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • Pickled red onions optional
  • Crumbled cotija cheese optional
  • Lime wedges and extra cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Slaw:In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, red onion, and cilantro. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt (or mayo), lime juice, honey, and salt. Toss with the cabbage mix. Chill in the fridge.
  2. Season the Shrimp:Pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil and all spices including lime zest. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Cook the Shrimp:Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over top.
  4. Make the Creamy Sriracha Sauce:In a small bowl, mix mayo (or yogurt), sriracha, lime juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  5.  
  6. Assemble the Tacos:Warm tortillas. Layer with slaw, shrimp, avocado slices, and drizzle with creamy sriracha sauce. Top with cotija cheese, pickled onions, and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos per personCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

For dairy-free: Use vegan mayo and omit cotija cheese.
For low-carb: Replace tortillas with lettuce wraps.
For more heat: Add extra sriracha or sliced jalapeños.

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