
mexican
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Slaw & Lime Rice
Charred shrimp, crunchy slaw, spicy mayo, zesty rice side
⏱ 30 min· Easy· serves 2
≈ $6.34/serving$7.04at the cheapest of your stores this week · 9 ingredients on sale
Ingredients
- shrimp350 g
- corn tortilla6 ea
- basmati rice¾ cup
- red cabbage¼ head
- lime2 ea
- mayonnaise3 tbsp
- sriracha1 tbsp
- chili powder1½ tsp
- cumin1 tsp
- cilantro (optional)a handful
Method

1Start the rice
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
- Add the rice to a pot with 1 cup plus 2 tbsp salted water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook 15 minutes until the grains are tender.
- Fold in the juice of half of a lime, adding half of the cilantro if desired.

2Slaw & spicy mayo
- Meanwhile, shred the red cabbage finely.
- Toss the cabbage with the juice of half of a lime and a pinch of salt.
- Stir the mayonnaise with the sriracha in a small bowl.

3Sear the shrimp
- Pat the shrimp very dry.
- Toss the shrimp with the chili powder and cumin, then season to taste with salt.
- Sear the shrimp in 1 tbsp oil over high heat, 90 seconds per side, until charred at the edges.

4Warm the tortillas
- Warm the tortillas in a dry pan, 20 seconds per side.

5Plate
- Pile the slaw and shrimp into the warm tortillas.
- Drizzle with the spicy mayo.
- Garnish with the remaining cilantro if desired.
- Serve with the remaining lime cut into wedges and the rice on the side.
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