Smoky Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Spicy Mayo

Name: Smoky Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Spicy Mayo
Cook time: 6 minutes
Total time: 21 minutes
Yield: 4 (about 8 tacos)
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp oregano; pinch of salt; juice of half a lemon; 2 tbsp olive oil; ¼ head of cabbage, grated; 3 green onions, sliced; handful of fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp hot honey; juice of half a lemon; 2 tbsp olive oil; salt to taste; ½ cup mayonnaise; 1-2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste); juice of half a lemon; 8 small tortillas (corn or flour); extra lemon wedges

These vibrant shrimp tacos are packed with smoky, citrusy flavors, crisp cabbage slaw, and a creamy, spicy mayo that ties it all together. Perfect for taco night!

For the Shrimp

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp oregano
pinch of salt
juice of half a lemon
2 tbsp olive oil

For the Cabbage Slaw

¼ head of cabbage, grated
3 green onions, sliced
handful of fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp hot honey
juice of half a lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
salt to taste

For the Spicy Mayo

½ cup mayonnaise
1-2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
juice of half a lemon

For Serving

8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
extra lemon wedges

Servings 4 (about 8 tacos)

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 21 minutes

Prepare the Shrimp

In a bowl, combine the shrimp with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss until well coated.
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until opaque and slightly charred. Remove from heat.

Make the Cabbage Slaw

In a large bowl, combine the grated cabbage, green onions, and chopped parsley.
Drizzle with hot honey, lemon juice, olive oil, and season with salt. Toss well and let sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.

Prepare the Spicy Mayo

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, hot sauce, and lemon juice until smooth.

Assemble the Tacos

Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or directly over a flame for a slight char.
Layer with, the cooked shrimp. followed by cabbage slaw.
Drizzle with spicy mayo and top with some pickled onions dont forget to serve with extra lemon wedges on the side.

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