Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Tacos
- 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
- 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.
- Calories: 578
- Total Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Total Carbohydrates: 51 grams
- Protein: 41 grams
- Sodium: 549 milligrams
- Cholesterol: 269 milligrams
- Fiber: 8 grams
light brown sugar, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, shrimp, extravirgin olive oil, sour cream, cabbage, kosher salt, corn tortillas, cilantro, lime wedges
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/sweet-and-spicy-shrimp-tacos-recipe.html (may not work)