Smoky chipotle powder adds intense flavor to these shrimp tacos, but it's balanced by a creamy, cool slaw. Get the recipe for Chipotle Shrimp Tacos.
Ingredients
1 lb. frozen cooked salad-size shrimp, thawed
1 tsp. chipotle chile powder
0.25 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cups shredded coleslaw mix
0.5 small (8-oz.) red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
0.33 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
0.5 tsp. granulated sugar
8 (6 1/2-in.) flour tortillas, toasted
Lime wedges, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving
Method
1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Mix together shrimp, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl until combined.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 1 minute.
3
Stir together coleslaw mix, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
4
Top each toasted tortilla with about 1/2 cup coleslaw mixture and 1/3 cup cooked shrimp. Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.