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Easy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

Warm crispy buttery tortillas wrapped around chipotle lime slaw topped with chipotle shrimp. These tacos are Quick + Easy to make, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Keyword: 25 min, 25 min or less, chipotle, chipotle lime, easy, quick, quick dinner, quick lunch, seafood tacos, shrimp, shrimp tacos, spicy food, street tacos
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • ½ lb large shrimp deveined + peeled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin, divided
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chipotle chili pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp butter divided
  • 4 street taco flour tortillas
  • 1 tsp fresh cilantro chopped

Chipotle Lime Slaw

  • 1 cup coleslaw mix
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • cup mayonaise
  • cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 whole Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce minced
  • ½ fresh lime juiced, or 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp lime zest
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the shrimp, 1 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, and chipotle chili pepper powder. Mix to fully coat then cover and chill for 10-15 minutes.
  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and sautee the shrimp for 2-3 min on each side. Remove and keep warm while you prepare the taco shells.
  • In a cast iron griddle pan or skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Coat both sides in the melted butter then fry for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.

Chipotle Lime Slaw

  • In a large bowl, add the mayonnaise, diced red onions, minced chipotle pepper, lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro. Mix until combined.
  • Add in the avocados and coleslaw mix. Gently fold to fully coat the coleslaw, and try not to mash the avocados.
  • Serve chilled.
    For maximum flavor - cover with clear wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes
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