Ingredients

1 pound frozen shrimp

1 jalapeño pepper

1 cup red cabbage

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

3/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 lime

Fresh cilantro, to taste

1/4 cup ranch dressing

1 tablespoon sriracha

1 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

12 6-inch corn tortillas

1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

Step 1: Clean and peel the frozen shrimp, defrosting if needed. Place the shrimp in the fridge, covered, while you prepare the other ingredients.

Step 2: Remove the stem, seeds, and ribs from the jalapeño. Cut into vertical strips and mince finely.

Step 3: Quarter the red cabbage and remove the stem. Then shred the cabbage finely.

Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the mixture and stir well.

Step 5: Chop fresh cilantro to taste and add it along with the minced jalapeño to the cabbage mixture. Adjust honey and vinegar to your liking, then set aside to marinate.

Step 6: In a small bowl, mix the ranch dressing and sriracha to make the spicy ranch sauce. Set aside.

Step 7: Remove the shrimp from the fridge and pat dry using paper towels.

Step 8: Season the shrimp with paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 9: Warm the corn tortillas lightly in a skillet or microwave.

Step 10: Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add coconut oil. Sauté the shrimp until they curl and turn opaque, about 2 minutes per side.

Step 11: Transfer shrimp to a cutting board and chop into smaller pieces.

Step 12: Cut the remaining half lime into wedges for serving.

Step 13: Fill the warm tortillas with the cabbage slaw and shrimp. Drizzle with the sriracha ranch. For extra sturdiness, double up tortillas if needed.

Step 14: Squeeze lime over the tacos, serve, and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

To reduce heat, remove all seeds and membranes from the jalapeño or substitute with a milder pepper.

For a smoky flavor, try smoked paprika instead of regular paprika.

Use flour tortillas if corn tortillas are not preferred, but warm them gently to avoid tearing.

Make extra slaw to serve as a refreshing side or topping for other dishes.

FAQs

Can I use fresh shrimp instead of frozen?

Yes, fresh shrimp can be used. Just be sure to peel and devein them before cooking, and adjust cooking time as fresh shrimp often cook faster.

How spicy are these tacos?

These tacos have a moderate spiciness thanks to the jalapeño and cayenne pepper. You can adjust the heat by reducing the amount of jalapeño or cayenne, or omitting the seeds from the pepper.