Spicy Baja Shrimp Tacos
Breaded shrimp is coated in a creamy, spicy sauce, then served in warm tortillas with tangy coleslaw and green onions. A quick week night meal that will make you feel like your eating at your favorite taco truck!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 756kcal
- 18 ounces frozen breaded popcorn shrimp
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4-5 cups prepared coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Chopped green onions for serving
- Flour tortillas for serving
Cook shrimp according to package directions. Meanwhile, prepare the baja sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
In a medium bowl, toss together the coleslaw mix, cilantro, red onion and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the cooked shrimp in a large bowl and toss with desired amount of sauce. Serve in warm tortillas topped with coleslaw mixture, chopped green onions, and additional sauce, if desired.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 756kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 60g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1603mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 58g