Sweet & Savory Shrimp Tacos
Sweet & Savory Shrimp Tacos
This recipe is sponsored by Imperial Sugar. However, all opinions and recipe creation are my own. Thank you for taking checking out this recipe.
A sweet yet savory meal prepared in less than 15 minutes. So simple you will surprise yourself, and your family too. This sweet & extra spicy version of your favorite seafood tacos for a flavorful and pleasantly satisfying twist.
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Ingredients
- ⅓ c. Imperial Sugar granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp firmly packed Imperial Sugar light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp plain breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp ground cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ c. salted butter, melted
- 8-oz. (approx. 12 count) uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined & tails removed
- 4-6 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
- 1 c. broccoli slaw mix
For the Cream Sauce:
- ¼ c. sour cream
- ½ Tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ tsp chili powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 500° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine all the dry spice ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Add melted butter to a separate bowl.
Dip shrimp into melted butter first, then thoroughly coat shrimp with spice mixture. Place coated shrimp on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake shrimp for 5-6 minutes, or until shrimp is are pink and the coating starts to bubble.
Meanwhile, combine cream sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
Assemble tacos by adding 2-3 shrimp, 1/4 cup broccoli slaw, and drizzle with sour cream mixture.
Enjoy!
Photos by Audrie Dollins Media
