Baja Shrimp Tacos

Submitted by gailanng

"Just add a margarita..."

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 8 tacos

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder (try chipotle or ancho)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

• Tacos

• 1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (35-40 count)
• 4 cups finely shredded coleslaw mix (or green and red cabbage)
• 1 cup prepared guacamole (homemade is best)
• 1 (10 ounce) taco-sized flour tortillas, warmed (8 per package size)

directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together cilantro, lime juice, oil, honey, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper. Set aside.
2. Heat broiler to high. In medium-size bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the marinade and the shrimp. In second medium-size bowl, combine remaining marinade and the cole slaw mix. Let both marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Transfer shrimp to a broiler pan. Broil, 2 to 3 inches from heat, for 6 to 7 minutes, turning once. Note: Alternatively, shrimp may be cooked by grilling or pan sautéing.
4. Spread a tortilla with about 2 tablespoons guacamole. Top with 4 or 5 shrimp and 1/4 cup slaw. Repeat with all ingredients.