Ingredients
Method
- To a large bowl, add green cabbage, purple cabbage, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, cilantro, honey, salt and pepper. Gently toss to coat and set aside.
- To a food processor add, avocado, garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes, 1.5 tablespoons of lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil and salt. Blend until smooth and looks like a puree or dressing. Set aside.
- To a small bowl, add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir to blend everything together.
- Add shrimp to a bowl, season shrimp with spice blend and toss to coat.
- Heat a large non-skillet skillet to medium high heat.
- Add avocado oil to pan once hot and immediately add seasoned shrimp. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove shrimp from pan and set on a plate to rest.
- To heat corn tortillas: heat a skillet to medium high heat, spray both sides of tortilla with cooking spray and cook for 1-2 minutes on either side until browned.
- Assemble Spicy Shrimp Tacos: To one heated corn tortilla add 2 tablespoons of avocado crema, 1/3 cup slaw, 2-4 shrimp and (optional) pico de gallo.
Nutrition
Notes
The use of smoked paprika in the seasoning blend adds a depth of flavor that enhances the natural sweetness of the shrimp while providing a subtle smokiness. This not only elevates the taste profile but also creates a beautiful color and aroma that make the dish irresistible.
