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

Method

Start the rice

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.
Slaw & spicy mayo

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.
Sear the shrimp

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.
Warm the tortillas

4Warm the tortillas

  • Warm the tortillas in a dry pan, 20 seconds per side.
Plate

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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