Fresh Flavorful Shrimp Tacos (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy shrimp with zesty coleslaw and creamy dressing wrapped in warm tortillas for a vibrant meal.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Shrimp and Seasoning

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, deveined, shelled, tails removed
02 - 1 ounce taco seasoning packet
03 - 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided

→ Tortillas

04 - 6 to 8 flour tortillas

→ Creamy Dressing

05 - 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
06 - 1 clove garlic
07 - 1 small shallot
08 - ½ small jalapeño, seeded (optional)
09 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
11 - Zest and juice of 2 limes
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Coleslaw

13 - 2 cups tri-color coleslaw mix

→ Optional Toppings

14 - Avocado slices, additional sour cream, chopped tomatoes

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Rinse shrimp under cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and set aside.
02 - Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large bowl using the microwave. Stir in the taco seasoning until combined. Toss the shrimp in the seasoned butter to coat evenly and set aside.
03 - In a food processor, combine sour cream, garlic, shallot, jalapeño, cilantro, salt, lime zest, lime juice, and olive oil. Process for about 30 seconds until smooth.
04 - Reserve half of the dressing. Mix the remaining half with the tri-color coleslaw in a bowl. Note that the mixture will appear slightly liquid but will thicken after resting.
05 - Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn opaque and are cooked through.
06 - Place a small serving of coleslaw on each tortilla, add approximately three shrimp, then drizzle with the reserved dressing. Add optional toppings as desired and serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For more heat, do not seed the jalapeño. Adjust seasoning by making your own taco seasoning if preferred. Use any shrimp size as long as total weight is 1 pound. If tri-color coleslaw mix is unavailable, substitute with traditional green cabbage slaw.

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