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Shrimp Tacos

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cup shredded purple cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Salt and pepper To Taste
  • 2 lb shrimp, shells/tails removed and deveined
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 12 corn tortillas warmed

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine shredded purple cabbage or coleslaw mix with diced red onion.

  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until well coated. Set aside.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil and Cajun seasoning, ensuring the shrimp are well coated.
  • Thread shrimp onto skewers or use a grill basket for easy grilling.
  • Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until they are opaque and have a nice grill mark.
  • Warm corn tortillas on the grill for about 20 seconds per side.
  • Place a spoonful of the purple cabbage slaw on each tortilla.
  • Add grilled shrimp on top of the slaw.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled Cotija or Queso Fresco.
  • Drizzle with Cilantro Lime Crema, Mexican Crema, or Sour Cream.
  • Top with diced avocado or guacamole, Pico De Gallo, cilantro, and sliced jalapeños
  • Serve with lime wedges on the side.
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