Spicy Sriracha Shrimp Tacos Recipe | Delicious & Easy Shrimp Dinner (2024)

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These Spicy Sriracha Shrimp Tacos are easy to make, have a little kick and are so fun for summer! They incorporate all my favorite elements of a good taco – a little slaw, shrimp, chunky guacamole and some sriracha sauce. Addicting!

This post is sponsored by Sutter Home for their #SweetOnSpice campaign, but all opinions are my own.

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I can’t even tell you how much fun I had making (and eating) these tacos. Even though they have a few different elements, they come together easily and quickly.

First, combine all the spices for the lightly spicy shrimp and set them aside to marinate a bit while you make the toppings.

For the toppings, we start with a cilantro slaw. I LOVE slaw on shrimp and fish tacos. This slaw is full of lime juice and cilantro that makes it perfect for tacos. I used a combo of coleslaw and cabbage, but feel free to use the mix you prefer.

Next is the jalapeño guacamole. MY GOODNESS! I literally wanted to just eat it with a spoon – and so did the hubs. The chunky avocado with the onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and jalapeños for a kick?! To die for.

And then of course there’s the sauce. Sriracha all the way. If you aren’t familiar with sriracha, it’s basically a fancy hot sauce. Way better than hot sauce because it’s fancy. 😉 You can make the sauce as spicy as you want just by adding more or less of the sriracha. For me, more was better. You know I like my flavors strong and I also like them a bit spicy.

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Not to mention that the spicy pairs SO perfectly with the sweet Sutter Home White Zinfandel. Did you know Sutter Home was the first to make a white zinfandel? They were also the first to make single serve wine bottles, which is only the BEST INVENTION EVER! Clearly their wine game is on point.

If you know me, you know I like things sweet. The Sutter Home White Zinfandael is medium sweet wine with delicious hints of strawberry and melon. I often drink Moscato (which would also pair well with these tacos), but the white zinfandel was perfect for the hubs and I to share. I like sweet, he prefers a little more dry. We both agreed this wine was a happy medium that we could share and both enjoy. Plus, sweet wine and spicy tacos make me a happy woman.

You guys the final tacos were SO good! Seriously all my favorite things in one taco. I never need to order tacos out again. And with the white zinfandel, I’m a happy camper. This meal will clearly be in regular rotation for us. I even doubled up on the guacamole, because we ate what was left with chips. Can it be Taco Tuesday everyday?

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Spicy Sriracha Shrimp Tacos

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  • Author: Life, Love and Sugar
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Tacos
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

These Spicy Sriracha Shrimp Tacos are easy to make, have a little kick and are so fun for summer! They incorporate all my favorite elements of a good taco – a little slaw, shrimp, chunky guacamole and some sriracha sauce. Addicting!

Ingredients

SHRIMP

  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 34 shrimp)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

CILANTRO LIME SLAW

  • 2 cups coleslaw/cabbage mix
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper

SRIRACHA SAUCE

  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp sriracha

JALAPENO GUACAMOLE

  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 3 tbsp cilantro
  • 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt

ADDITIONAL

  • 6 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

1. To make the shrimp, put the shrimp in a medium bowl and add the spices, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the lime juice. Toss together and set aside.
2. To make the slaw, combine the coleslaw/cabbage mix, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and sriracha for the sauce. Add more or less sriracha for more or less spice.
4. To make the guacamole, combine all ingredients except for the salt and toss to combine. Add salt to taste.
5. To cook the shrimp, heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and heat for a couple minutes.
6. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until pink and cooked throughout, about 4-5 minutes. Turn halfway through cooking. When finished cooking, remove from heat.
7. To assemble the tacos, spoon some slaw into the tortillas. Top with 5-6 shrimp, some guacamole and sriracha sauce. Finish off the tacos with a little feta cheese. Serve with Sutter Home White Zinfandel wine (recommended).

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Taco
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 2.2 g
  • Sodium: 413.3 mg
  • Fat: 14.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Protein: 20.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 139.5 mg

Filed Under:

  • Dinner
  • Recipes
  • Seafood

Enjoy!

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FAQs

Is sriracha sauce good on tacos? ›

And believe me, these are definitely phenomenal. And like many tacos, one of the great things is that you can make adjustments to make it work for you. Different toppings, less Sriracha if you don't want it too spicy, different tortillas or shells, etc.

How do you make Kylie Jenner's shrimp tacos? ›

Heat a frying pan with olive oil over medium-low heat. Add half of the chopped onion, diced tomatoes and cilantro and cook for 2 minutes. Then add the shrimp and mix well for about 7 minutes or until the shrimp are golden brown. Heat another deep frying pan with canola oil to fry the tortillas.

How many calories in a spicy shrimp taco? ›

Calories in Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Calories357.1
Cholesterol138.7 mg
Sodium348.3 mg
Potassium407.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate29.5 g
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What is Baja sauce made of? ›

Directions. Stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, seafood seasoning, and ancho chile pepper in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

What does Baja style mean? ›

The prototypical fish taco originated in Baja California, Mexico, and the preparation referred to in this country as “Baja-style” is similar to what you might find on the Mexican peninsula. It usually involves deep-fried white-fleshed fish, shredded cabbage, and a creamy white sauce.

How many calories are in Sriracha shrimp? ›

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Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 4 oz. (113g)
How many calories are in Sriracha Shrimp? Amount of calories in Sriracha Shrimp: Calories 230Calories from Fat 117 (50.9%)
% Daily Value *
How much fat is in Sriracha Shrimp? Amount of fat in Sriracha Shrimp: Total Fat 13g-
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What is spicy shrimp nutrition? ›

Nutritional Facts
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value*
Sodium 1330mg58%
Total Carbohydrate 53g19%
Dietary Fiber 3g9%
Total Sugars 5g
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How many calories are in an avocado? ›

A whole medium avocado contains about 240 calories, 13 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams protein, 22 grams fat (15 grams monounsaturated, 4 grams polyunsaturated, 3 grams saturated), 10 grams fiber, and 11 milligrams sodium.

What are tacos traditionally served with? ›

Mostly tacos in México are served by themselves without any side dishes at all. Even at taquerías that have seating, tacos are usually just served by themselves with toppings such as cilantro, avocado, chopped onion, radishes, and grilled pineapple. Of course, there are a variety of sauces to put on them.

What goes well with Baja shrimp? ›

To balance the rich flavor of the Baja shrimp, a bed of tangy, crunchy cabbage slaw is served with the tacos. To finish the tacos, a cool and creamy chipotle crema is drizzled on top. A crumble of creamy cotija cheese is added and all that's left to do is dig in!

Are shrimp tacos better with corn or flour? ›

The Best Tortillas for Shrimp Tacos:

Flour tortillas will work if that is what you have on hand, but corn tortillas are the traditional and more authentic choice for Mexican tacos.

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