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Crispy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Lime Slaw

Tacos get the date night glow up with these elegant shrimp tacos with creamy lime slaw served right on top. They will add a bit of fun to date night with a side of roasted chipotle sweet potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Crispy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • zest of 1 lime
  • small tortillas
Creamy Lime Slaw
  • 1 cup coleslaw mix
  • 1 lime, juice and zest
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • pinch of salt
  • cilantro, for topping
Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  • kosher salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Start with preparing the sweet potatoes. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  2. On a greased baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes cubes with the oil, spices, and salt and pepper. Use your hands to make sure it's all tossed evenly. Spread the sweet potatoes out evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping once. The potatoes should be golden and caramelized. Top with lime zest.
  4. For the Creamy Lime Slaw, mix the sour cream with lime juice, zest, honey, and a pinch of salt. Toss the coleslaw mix with the the sour cream mixture and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
  5. For the Crispy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos: Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Heat a cast iron pan over medium high heat with olive oil.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the tomato paste, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Add a splash of water to get a smooth paste. Toss shrimp in the paste.
  8. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook on each side, 2-3 minutes per side. Once the shrimp are cooked and pink, remove from heat. Finish with lime juice.
  9. Plate the small tortillas and spoon a few shrimp onto the tortillas. Top with a bit of the Creamy Lime Slaw. Serve with the roasted sweet potatoes on the side.