Asian Shrimp Tacos

This is my new favorite taco recipe I adapted from a recipe from Cooking with Books. I love the Asian twist to the flavorings–the spicy sriracha mayonnaise, the crispy slaw, and the juicy shrimp on a flour tortilla make the perfect combination of flavors and textures. We loved and devoured these Asian shrimp tacos and they paired very nicely with a Spicy Asian Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Cilantro.

Asian Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Marinade:

• 1 lb shrimp shelled & deveined
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• ¼ tsp ginger minced
• 1 clove of garlic minced

Sriracha Mayonnaise:

• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp sriracha more if desired
• 1 tsp soy sauce

Slaw:

• 1 cup of green cabbage shredded
• ½ cup of carrots shredded
• ¼ cup of cilantro leaves
• Drizzle of toasted sesame oil to taste
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Other:

• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• Flour tortillas
• Cilantro for garnish
• Green onions chopped, for garnish

How to Make Asian Shrimp Tacos

Combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl. Whisk until well combined. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp. Toss to coat evenly. Cover and set aside for 15-20 minutes.

Combine the mayonnaise, honey, sriracha, and soy sauce together in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined – taste and add more sriracha if needed. Set aside to allow flavors to mingle.

Combine the green cabbage, shredded carrots, and cilantro leaves together in a bowl. Toss and set aside. Season with a bit of sesame oil, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, if desired. Set aside.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large sauté pan until hot. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 2 minutes; flip and continue cooking for 30-60 seconds or until cooked through. Remove from the stovetop. Heat a flour tortilla in a dry skillet until warmed – 45 seconds on each side.

Place the tortilla on a plate then spoon some cabbage mixture down the center. Drizzle with the sriracha mayonnaise then top with the shrimp. Sprinkle the top with more cilantro and green onions. Serve immediately. Enjoy!!