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Shrimp Tacos With Peanut Sauce

Published: Mar 29, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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This weekend I got back from our annual week at the shore, itching to cook something in my own kitchen that wasn't pizza, hamburgers or cheesesteaks -- the trifecta of beach food for us.

I hit the grocery store after unpacking to restock the fridge and get some fresh food in the house. There happened to be shrimp on sale, which inspired me. Shrimp tacos sounded perfect,  a light, easy meal.

To spice up the tacos I made a simple homemade peanut sauce using pantry ingredients I had on hand. The sauce came out perfect adding a tasty spiciness to the tacos. Of course I was the only one to actually use it on the tacos but that's the great thing about a meal like this -- everyone can add their own twist. The kids stuck with plain shrimp and the husband used one of the umpteen bottles of hot sauce he has in the fridge -- he's obsessed.

Ingredients

To make the peanut sauce...

  • 1 tablespoon (16g) natural peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ table (10g) honey
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (more or less to taste)

Stir all the ingredients together until smooth.

To make the tacos:

  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp
  • bag of broccoli slaw
  • 1 avocado
  • bag of soft corn tortillas

Instructions

For the shrimp I simply boiled them in salted water and then transfered them to an ice bath.

The broccoli slaw was straight out of the bag, the avocado simply sliced and the corn tortillas warmed in a skillet.

To assemble the tacos lay down a bed of broccoli slaw, top with a slice of avocado, 2-3 peeled shrimp, and a drizzle of the peanut sauce.

Easy peasy! And a fabulous, no-stress summer meal.

The best part? I have leftover shrimp in the fridge and a few more ideas brewing.

Here's my best approximation of calories for 2 tacos as shown above, although, truth be told, I ate 4. They were so good!

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Shrimp Tacos With Peanut Sauce

Spice up your taco night with this unique twist on the classic dish. These shrimp tacos with peanut sauce are sure to impress your taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 301 kcal

Ingredients
  

To make the peanut sauce...

  • 1 tablespoon 16g natural peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ table 10g honey
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce more or less to taste

To make the tacos:

  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp
  • bag of broccoli slaw
  • 1 avocado
  • bag of soft corn tortillas

Instructions
 

  • For the shrimp I simply boiled them in salted water and then transfered them to an ice bath.
    2 pounds fresh shrimp
  • The broccoli slaw was straight out of the bag, the avocado simply sliced and the corn tortillas warmed in a skillet.
    bag of broccoli slaw
  • To assemble the tacos lay down a bed of broccoli slaw, top with a slice of avocado, 2-3 peeled shrimp, and a drizzle of the peanut sauce.
    1 tablespoon 16g natural peanut butter, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ table, 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, bag of broccoli slaw, 1 avocado, bag of soft corn tortillas, 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Easy peasy!

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 48gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 365mgSodium: 568mgPotassium: 880mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Peanuts, Shrimp, Tacos
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  1. Christina Paul says

    July 18, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Looks very good! Must try soon.

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