Sweet Chili Sauce Shrimp Tacos
These Sweet Chili Sauce Shrimp Tacos are the ultimate fusion of bold flavors and vibrant textures. Juicy, spiced shrimp pair perfectly with a tangy and slightly spicy sweet chili sauce, while fresh toppings like shredded cabbage, radishes, and avocado add crunch and creaminess. Perfect for taco night, these tacos are quick to whip up, yet impressive enough for entertaining. Customize the spice level to suit your preference, and don’t forget a squeeze of lime for that extra pop of freshness. They’re as fun to make as they are to eat!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cupsweet chili sauceAmount1/2 cupIngredientsweet chili sauce
- 1 tspsrirachaAmount1 tspIngredientsriracha sauce, or to taste sauce, or to taste
- 1 clove garlicAmount2Ingredientcloves garlic, minced, minced
- 1 tspgrated ginger
- 1 tsplow-sodium soy sauceAmount1 tspIngredientlow-sodium soy sauce
- 1 lbmedium shrimpAmount1 lbIngredientmedium shrimp, peeled and deveined, peeled and deveined
- Zest of 1 limeIngredientLime wedges
- 2 cloves garlicAmount2Ingredientcloves garlic, minced, minced
- 1 tspchili powderAmount1 tspIngredientchili powder
- 1/2 tspcuminAmount1/2 tspIngredientcumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbspoil
- Juice from 1 limeIngredientLime wedges
- 8small corn or flour tortillasAmount8Ingredientsmall corn or flour tortillas, warmed, warmed
- Shredded purple cabbageIngredientShredded purple cabbage
- Thinly sliced radishesIngredientThinly sliced radishes
- Sliced avocadoIngredientSliced avocado
- Chopped cilantroIngredientChopped cilantro
- LimeIngredientLime wedges wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, mix the sweet chili sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, grated ginger, and soy sauceAmount1 tspIngredientlow-sodium soy sauce.
- 2
In a separate bowl, toss the shrimp with garlic, chili powderAmount1 tspIngredientchili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, lime zest, and oil until evenly coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimpAmount1 lbIngredientmedium shrimp, peeled and deveined in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through. Squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp and remove from heat.
- 4
To assemble the tacos, add a handful of shredded purple cabbage to each tortilla. Top with shrimp, sliced radishes, avocado, and cilantroIngredientChopped cilantro. Drizzle with the prepared chili sauce and serve with lime wedges.
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