Make these easy Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Tangy Slaw in less than 20 minutes

Picture this: You’re sitting on a sandy beach on an island. You’ve just finished the most amazing book. It’s sunny and breezy. You have someone bringing you a margarita on the hour, every hour (alternating with water, of course). And you’re eating shrimp tacos. This is my fantasy.

There is one aspect of this daydream that you can recreate at home: Spicy shrimp tacos with lime. Make a big batch for some entertaining, or make a big batch for yourself to enjoy as you binge your favorite shows.

This is quite possibly one of the easiest, no frills recipes I have ever made. With shortcuts like buying pre-shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix and deveined shrimp, this comes together in no time at all. The best part is that you don’t even have to turn your oven on.

The spicy shrimp is offset by the creamy, tangy slaw. Lime adds freshness and zest. The dressing for the coleslaw would also make a good salad dressing for when you get tired of vinaigrette.

Before you know it, your dining room will become a beach.

How to make Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Peel your shrimp and dry them with paper towels. Transfer to a mixing bowl and coat them with oil and your mix of spices.

Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Sauté the shrimp until cooked through.

In another mixing bowl, combine coleslaw mix with mayonnaise, vinegar, sour cream, lime and cilantro.

Spoon the shrimp onto warmed tortillas and top with coleslaw mix and any additional toppings.

This story was originally published January 21, 2023 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Make these easy Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Tangy Slaw in less than 20 minutes."