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!
Dive into these scrumptious Baja Shrimp Tacos! They are spicy shrimp topped with fresh avocado and my homemade Pineapple Coleslaw! The colors and flavors are a vibrant explosion in your mouth!
These tacos are a delightful mix of savory, tangy, and fresh, with a hint of spice that lingers pleasantly, making every bite a fiesta for the senses. For additional taco recipes that are full of flavor, you have to also try my Skinny Baja Fish Tacos, Vampiro Tacos, or Birria Tacos.
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Recipe Ingredients
Shrimp – Fresh shrimp gives the flavors of the sea to these flavor-packed tacos.
Cotija Cheese – A creamy topping to tie the whole flavor profile of the dish together.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
How to Make Baja Shrimp Tacos
Step #1: 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.
Step #2: In a large bowl add in the coleslaw, pineapple, green onions, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño and toss together.
Step #3: Add ½ of the coleslaw dressing to the slaw mixture and toss everything together. Set in the fridge to chill.
Step #4: Next, add the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt into a small bowl and mix the spices together.
Step #5: Then, pat the shrimp dry and toss them in a small bowl with the spice mixture to ensure they are nice and coated.
Step #6: In a large pan 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.
Step #7: Finally, assemble your tacos, top with a squeeze of lime if you prefer, serve and enjoy!
FAQs
You can use any coleslaw that you prefer. I like the tri color coleslaw mix because it uses green cabbage, red shredded cabbage, and matchstick carrots
I like serving these tacos with cilantro lime rice, refried beans, guacamole, or even a mango salsa depending on what flavor profile you’re wanting.
Storage Information
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.
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Baja Shrimp Tacos Recipe
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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Nutrition
These tacos are delicious! My whole family gobbled them up!
A delicious healthy meal that comes together fast. Added some salsa, guacamole and chips to finish out the dinner.