Baja Shrimp Tacos

Just add a margarita...

Ready In: 27 mins

Yields: 8 tacos

Ingredients

  • 13 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 14 cup fresh lime juice
  • 14 cup olive oil
  • 1  tablespoon honey
  • 12 teaspoon chili powder (try chipotle or ancho)
  • 12 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 14 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 14 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)
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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.
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