These Baja Shrimp Tacos capture the essence of California’s coastal cuisine for your Taco Tuesday, combining sweet honey-kissed shrimp with tangy lime slaw and a kick of spicy Baja cream that ties everything together beautifully. The contrasting textures—tender shrimp, crisp cabbage, and creamy sauce—create a dynamic eating experience that’s both refreshing and satisfying. They’re quick enough for weeknights yet impressive enough to transport your taste buds straight to the beach.
Baja Shrimp Tacos with Honey Lime Slaw and Spicy Baja Cream Sauce
Recipe by Daily Disher
Baja Shrimp Tacos feature honey-lime marinated shrimp, crunchy cabbage slaw, and creamy sriracha sauce, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas for a vibrant, flavor-packed meal.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Mexican
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
20 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Calories
400 kcal
35 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp salt
2 cups cabbage, shredded
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
¼ cup sour cream
1 tbsp sriracha sauce
1 tsp lime zest
8 units corn tortillas
Directions
1.
In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, prepare the honey lime slaw by combining shredded cabbage, cilantro, and lime juice in a large bowl. Toss to coat thoroughly.
3.
To make the spicy Baja cream sauce, mix sour cream, sriracha sauce, lime zest, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and well combined.
4.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
5.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or until pliable and lightly charred.
6.
Assemble the tacos by placing a few shrimp in each tortilla, adding a generous amount of honey lime slaw on top, and drizzling with spicy Baja cream sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
400kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg
