Baja Shrimp Tacos

Baja Shrimp Tacos

from dinnersdishesanddesserts.com
20 min

Baja Shrimp Tacos - a fun twist on taco night! Slightly spice shrimp with a chipotle lime sauce makes for a super quick and easy dinner!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail removed
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup mayo, (I used low fat)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, (I used fat free)
  • 1 whole chipotle in adobo pepper, chopped
  • 1 tsp adobo sauce
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix
  • 2 Tbls mayo
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tsp chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Cheese
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Sliced Avocado
  • 8 small flour tortillas

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large plastic bag combine garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, shrimp, and 1 tsp olive oil. Mix thoroughly, and marinate for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    For the sauce combine mayo, sour cream, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and lime juice. Mix well, set aside until ready to serve. You will probably have leftovers of this sauce.

  3. 3

    For the coleslaw mix together mayo, lime juice, salt, and cilantro until well blended.  Add coleslaw mix and toss until well coated.  Set in fridge until ready to use. 

  4. 4

    In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat 1 tsp of olive oil. Saute shrimp until cooked through. About 5 minutes total.

  5. 5

    To serve: Fill a tortilla with cabbage, shrimp, tomatoes, avocados, and top with chipotle sauce.