Baja Shrimp Tacos Recipe
These Baja Shrimp Tacos combine spicy shrimp with a citrusy pineapple coleslaw topped with fresh avocado and creamy cheese to create a one of a kind taco!
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 368kcal
Ingredients
For the Tacos
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 8 white corn tortillas
- cotija cheese optional topping
- 2 avocados diced
- lime wedges for serving
For the Pineapple Coleslaw
- 16 oz tri color coleslaw
- 20 oz pineapple tidbits
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp pineapple juice reserved from canned pineapple
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 jalapeno stem and seeds removed and diced
Instructions
- In a glass measuring cup whisk together the mayo, sugar, pineapple juice, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper to make the coleslaw dressing.
- In a large bowl add in the coleslaw, pineapple, green onions, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno and toss together.
- Add ½ of the coleslaw dressing to the slaw mixture and toss everything together. Set in the fridge to chill.
- Next, add the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt into a small bowl and mix the spices together.
- Then, pat the shrimp dry and toss them in a small bowl with the spice mixture to ensure they are nice and coated.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat add the olive oil and shrimp and cook for 5-10 minutes flipping halfway so that the shrimp are cooked through.
- Finally, assemble your tacos with pineapple coleslaw, shrimp, avocado, extra dressing, and a squeeze of lime, then serve and enjoy!
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Notes
To store any leftovers of your Baja Shrimp Tacos it is best to store everything separately in airtight containers in your fridge for 4-5 days.
You can reheat the shrimp in the microwave until everything has warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1taco | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 883mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 2mg
