SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP TACOS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Finely grated zest from 2 limes
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cups sour cream or Mexican crema
1/4 head cabbage, cored and shredded ( about 4 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 corn tortillas
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Blend the light brown sugar, chili, cumin, paprika, and lime zest together in a medium bowl. Add all but 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture to a resealable plastic bag. Add the shrimp and the olive oil to the bag. Seal the bag and then turn over a couple times to coat the shrimp evenly. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, combine the sour cream with the reserved spice blend. Stir in the cabbage and season with salt and pepper.
  • 3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Toast the tortillas about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate and wrap with foil to keep warm.
  • 4. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and season with salt. Grill the shrimp turning once, until nicely browned and just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Tuck the shrimp into the warm tortillas with the cabbage, cilantro leaves, and squeeze lime juice over top. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 269 milligrams, Sodium 549 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 41 grams

Shaun Howard
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The tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


George Mose
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These tacos were easy to make and turned out great. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


mdmenhaj md
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tacos turned out great. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ffion Jenkins
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These tacos were delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Julia Sanna
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The tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Haluyasa Conrad
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These tacos were easy to make and turned out great. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Technical Naresh
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tacos turned out great. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Suraj Rai
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These tacos were delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Amjad Khani
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The tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Christana Grace
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These tacos were easy to make and turned out great. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Alexus Smythe
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tacos turned out great. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Desmond Success
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These tacos were delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Wehbe Mokded
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I made these tacos for my family and they loved them. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Ramesh Chauhan
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The tacos were easy to make and turned out great. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


awlachew chemir
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Asa Chaeruka
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tacos turned out amazing. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Fahim Khalid
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These tacos were easy to make and turned out great. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect amount of spicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Anup “Phyco” Chhetri
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I love the combination of sweet and spicy in these tacos. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Layla Martin
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These shrimp tacos were a hit at my last party! The sweet and spicy sauce was the perfect balance of flavors, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.