Reaper Shrimp Tacos
Prepare yourself for a flavor explosion with plenty of heat! In this recipe, you’ll marinate shrimp in our tangy, smoky Aardvark Reaper Smoked Hot Sauce. Oh yeah. Then, to cool things off – and amp up the umami – top off your taco with a healthy drizzle of Cilantro Lime Sauce.
Prep Time: 60 min.
Cook Time: 10 min.
Total Time: 70 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Cilantro Lime Sauce
1/2 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup chopped green onions
½ cup cilantro leaves
Juice of 2 limes
Shrimp Taco Filling
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
1/2 cup Aardvark Reaper Smoked Hot Sauce
2/3 cup shredded Green Cabbage
8 small tortillas
Avocado, cotija cheese, and lime (optional)
Instructions
Cilantro Sauce: Pulse all ingredients in a food processor or blend until smooth
Shrimp: Marinate shrimp in Aardvark Reaper for 30-60 minutes in the fridge
Slaw: Toss some of the cilantro sauce with the cabbage; leaving some for the taco topping.
Shrimp: Once marinated, add a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp when the pan is nice and hot and sauté for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the shrimp is cooked.
Taco construction: Fill your tortilla shell with the prepared shrimp and slaw. Add additional toppings like smashed avocado, cotija cheese, and extra cilantro sauce to finish it off.