Baja-Style Shrimp Tacos

from Family Circle

Baja-Style Shrimp Tacos
Servings: 8 Prep 15 mins Marinate 10 mins Broil 7 mins

Ingredients

Marinade and Dressing
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Tacos
  • 1 pound cleaned medium shrimp (35-40 count)
  • 4 cups finely shredded cole slaw mix (or green and red cabbage)
  • 1 package taco-size flour tortillas (8 per package)
  • 1 cup prepared guacamole (recipe at familycircle.com/guacamole)

Make It

Marinade and Dressing

1. In a small bowl, whisk together cilantro, lime juice, oil, honey, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper.

Tacos

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.

4. Spread a tortilla with about 2 tablespoons guacamole. Top with 4 or 5 shrimp and 1/4 cup slaw. Repeat with all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 8; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 285, Fat, total (g): 15, chol. (mg): 10, sat. fat (g): 7, carb. (g): 34, fiber (g): 1, pro. (g): 7, sodium (mg): 656, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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