Description
Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp Tacos are a delightful fusion of flavors that balance sweetness and heat, perfect for casual gatherings or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining honey, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the shrimp in the mixture for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the marinated shrimp in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or over a gas flame for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp in the tortillas and topping with red cabbage, avocado, and cilantro.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Keep tortillas separate from shrimp to prevent sogginess.
- For an extra kick, add chopped jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp tacos, spicy tacos, honey garlic shrimp, easy tacos, summer recipes