These smoky, buttery shrimp tacos are packed with bold flavor and come together in minutes—perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp cumin
¼–½ tsp cayenne
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp brown sugar
FOR THE SLAW DRESSING
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream
1 Hidden Valley Buttermilk Recipe Ranch Packet
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotles in adobo
1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 teaspoon honey
FOR SERVING
Tortillas (corn or flour, warmed)
Shredded cabbage or slaw mix
Cotija cheese
Finely chopped white onion
Finely chopped cilantro
Lime wedges
Pat shrimp dry and toss with all spices and brown sugar until coated.
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add avocado or olive oil and butter and let it melt.
Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side until opaque with a light blackened sear.
Mix the dressing ingredients in a blender or Nutribullet. Add dressing to cabbage. Allow to rest for 30 minutes in the fridge before serving.
Add cabbage slaw to each tortilla
Top with shrimp
Sprinkle with cotija cheese, onion, and cilantro
Finish with a squeeze of lime
Yum!