A Fresh and Flavorful Street Food Inspired Dish: Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Pea Salsa and Cherry-Lime Slaw

Spice up your meal with our Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Pea Salsa and Cherry-Lime Slaw.

This street food-inspired dish combines succulent, spicy shrimp with a refreshing pea salsa and a tangy cherry-lime slaw, creating a vibrant and flavorful taco experience. Perfect for a fresh and exciting meal that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here's how you can create this fresh and flavorful street food-inspired dish at home:

Ingredients

For the Spicy Shrimp:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Juice of 1 lime

For the Pea Salsa:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Cherry-Lime Slaw:

• 2 cups shredded cabbage (red or green)
• 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (vegan mayo if desired)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembling:

• 8 small corn or flour tortillas
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Spicy Shrimp:

In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly.

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. Prepare the Pea Salsa:

In a medium bowl, combine the peas, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.

3. Prepare the Cherry-Lime Slaw:

In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and fresh cherries.

• In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and cherries, and toss to combine.

4. Assemble the Tacos:

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.

• Place a generous amount of the spicy shrimp on each tortilla. Top with a spoonful of pea salsa and a spoonful of cherry-lime slaw.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Grocery List for Easy Shopping

• Shrimp
• Olive oil
• Chili powder
• Cumin
• Smoked paprika
• Cayenne pepper
• Limes
• Fresh or frozen peas
• Red bell pepper
• Red onion
• Jalapeño
• Fresh cilantro
• Shredded cabbage
• Fresh cherries
• Mayonnaise
• Corn or flour tortillas

This dish combines the perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors, making it an exciting and fresh addition to your meal repertoire. Enjoy every bite of these delicious tacos! 🌟🍽️

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