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Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Prep time
10 minutes PT10M
Cook time
3–5 minutes PT5M
Yield
6 servings
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
spicy shrimp tacos Nugget Markets signature recipes

Balance out the heat of these spicy shrimp tacos with a crisp, refreshing slaw and a squeeze of lime to top it off. 

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 ounces shrimp (31–40 count), peeled and deveined
  • ¼ head green cabbage
  • ¼ head red cabbage
  • 1 jalapeño, split, seeded and sliced thin
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 limes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 6 corn tortillas (3-inch diameter)

Preparation

Combine the salt, coriander, cayenne, and cumin. Toss the shrimp in the spice mix, then set aside. 

Shred the red and green cabbage and mix with the jalapeño, sugar, and juice from 1 lime. Cut the other lime into wedges and set aside. 

Heat a sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and sauté the shrimp until just cooked through, approximately 1–2 minutes.

Heat another sauté pan or skillet on high heat. Quickly heat the tortillas on both sides until they start to brown slightly. 

Top tortillas with the cabbage mix and shrimp. Serve with lime wedges and your favorite hot sauce.