Best Shrimp Slaw Recipes

SHRIMP COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Clean cooked shrimp and break in half if large. Chop bell peppers and green onions. In large bowl combine slaw, shrimp, peppers and onions.
• In separate bowl make dressing, stirring until well blended. Pour over salad and toss until all of salad is coated. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH MANGO SLAW

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Pulse the mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime juice, sugar, 1/4 cup cilantro and 1 tablespoon water in a mini food processor until smooth. (Or finely chop the cilantro and mix with the rest of the ingredients in a bowl.)
• Place the shrimp in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the dressing; set aside. Roughly chop the remaining 1/2 cup cilantro. Toss with the coleslaw mix, mango, red onion and the remaining dressing. Season with salt.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
• Warm the taco shells as the label directs. Fill the shells with the shrimp and some slaw. Serve with the lime wedges and more Sriracha. Refrigerate any extra slaw for up to 3 days.

15-MINUTE SHRIMP TACOS WITH SPICY CHIPOTLE SLAW

Steps:

• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Combine the shrimp, chili powder and a large pinch of salt in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Add the canola oil to the hot skillet and swirl to coat. Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp is no longer opaque and just cooked through, turning only once, about 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a serving bowl and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Stir 2 tablespoons of water into the skillet with the dripping, using a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula to scrape up any browned bits at the bottom of the skillet. Reserve 1 tablespoon scallions for garnish and add the rest to the skillet. Cook until the scallions are slightly softened, stirring frequently, about 1 minute. Add the beans and a large pinch of salt and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat and reserve.
• In a large bowl, stir together the chipotle mayonnaise, lime zest and juice and a large pinch of salt. Add the coleslaw mix and half of the cilantro and stir to combine.
• Serve the shrimp alongside the beans, coleslaw, remaining cilantro, scallions, sour cream or Mexican crema, lime wedges and warm tortillas.

SHRIMP AND SWEET POTATO CAKES WITH CHAYOTE SLAW AND CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Pierce potatoes all over with fork. Place on baking sheet. Toss garlic with 1 tablespoon oil in small bowl. Enclose garlic in foil; place on baking sheet with potatoes. Bake until potatoes and garlic are tender, about 30 minutes for garlic and 1 hour 15 minutes for potatoes. Cool garlic and potatoes slightly. Remove peel from garlic. Remove skins from potatoes. Combine potatoes and garlic in bowl. Mash until smooth.
• Add shrimp, cilantro, panko, chili, onion and 1 1/2 teaspoons Latin Spice Mix. Stir to blend well. Season with salt. Form mixture into six 3-inch-diameter patties.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat cakes in flour. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cakes in batches until brown, adding more oil if necessary, about 2 minutes per side. Place on baking sheet. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Spoon Chayote Slaw in center of plates. Place 1 cake on each plate. Spoon Chipotle Tartar Sauce atop cakes; serve.
• *Available in Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.
• **A fresh green chili, often called a pasilla, available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

SPICY SHRIMP TACOS WITH GARLIC CILANTRO LIME SLAW

Steps:

• Pulse all the sauce ingredients except the sour cream in a food processor. When mostly smooth, add the sour cream and pulse until combined. Taste and adjust as needed. Set aside.
• Heat a drizzle of oil a large skillet over medium high heat. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and sprinkle with the spices. Add the shrimp to the hot pan and saute for 5-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through.
• Toss some of the sauce (not all) with the cabbage until it the cabbage is coated to your liking. It should resemble a coleslaw - you want it to be enough sauce so the cabbage is weighed down a little bit. Use leftover sauce on top of the tacos or in other recipes.
• To serve tacos, smash a spoonful of avocado on the tortillas, top with a few pieces of shrimp, top with coleslaw, and finish with Cotjia cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.

THAI SAUTE SHRIMP WITH ASIAN SLAW

Steps:

• For the Thai saute shrimp: Mix the shrimp, Thai chili garlic sauce, mai poi, basil, garlic, onion, paprika, parsley and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let the shrimp marinate in the sauce, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile for the Asian slaw: Whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, ginger, canola oil and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix the mayonnaise mixture with the jicama, red pepper, yellow pepper, radish, cilantro and green onions. Chill the slaw in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
• Heat the canola oil in a saute pan. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Cook the shrimp until golden brown on both sides. Add the leftover marinade to the pan and stir until it thickens to a sauce consistency.
• Place the rice in the center of a plate. Place the shrimp around the rice and drizzle the sauce over the shrimp. Place the Asian slaw on top of the rice. Garnish with Thai basil, cilantro and green onion.

POPCORN SHRIMP TACOS WITH CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine coleslaw mix, cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt and, if desired, jalapeno; toss to coat. Set aside., Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, mix panko, cumin and garlic powder. Dip shrimp in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in panko mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In batches, arrange shrimp in a single layer in greased air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes longer., Serve shrimp in tortillas with coleslaw mix and avocado.

HONEY LIME TEQUILA SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO, PURPLE SLAW AND CHIPOTLE CREMA

Steps:

• Wash, peel, devein, and dry raw shrimps. Season with salt.
• In a bowl, combine honey, lime juice, tequila, onion, cumin, and chipotle powder (if using). Mix well and toss shrimps in marinade. Chill 4 hours up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
• Heat grill to 400 F (205 C). Make sure to oil the grilles well. Skewer shrimps in soaked wooden sticks (this will make it easier to handle on a grill).
• Grill shrimps until bright or just opaque, about 2 minutes each side. Flip the shrimp skewers and cook for another 2 minutes or until they turn bright orange. Alternatively, you can also pan fry the shrimps. Set cooked shrimps aside.
• Dice the avocados and squeeze juice from the remaining 1 lime.
• Thinly slice the red cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandolin.
• To make the dressing for the red cabbage slaw, put the lime juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, pepper and oil in a jar or bowl. Whisk vigourously until it emulsifies.
• Toss the red cabbage with the lime vinaigrette. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, to make the chipotle crema, place the chipotles in the bowl of the food processor and give it a good whirl until it is smooth.
• Stir in the sour cream or créme fraîche, mixing well until the colour is even. Transfer chipotle crema in a squeeze bottle.
• To assemble the tacos, heat tortilla in a dry pan, about 1 minute per side or until lightly browned or charred. Wrap tortilla in a cloth to prevent from drying out. Set aside, covered.
• Place some diced avocados in the middle of the tortilla, followed by the red cabbage slaw. Remove skewers from shrimps and pile on the taco.
• Drizzle with the chipotle crema and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

TILAPIA AND SHRIMP TACOS WITH CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• For the marinade: Pulse the lime juice, olive oil, marjoram, cilantro, red pepper flakes, garlic clove and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mini-food processor or blender until smooth. Cut each tilapia fillet in half through the seam, separating the thicker half from the thinner. Place the tilapia and shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Toss to coat, seal and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• For the slaw: Meanwhile, toss the cabbage with 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften it a bit. Whisk the sour cream, jalapenos and pickling liquid in another large bowl. Toss in the seasoned shredded cabbage and stir to coat. Season with black pepper, cover and set aside.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Transfer the tilapia and shrimp to a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Brush the fillets with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Lightly oil the grill grates.
• For the taco bar: Wrap the tortillas in foil and set to the side on the heated grill while you grill the tilapia and shrimp.
• Grill the tilapia starting with the thicker pieces, 4 minutes for the thicker fillets, 3 minutes for the thinner ones. Use a spatula to loosen the fish and gently flip. Grill until just cooked through, another 2 to 3 minutes. Grill the shrimp until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes, flipping halfway. Serve with the tortillas, slaw, scallions, radishes and salsa.

SPICY SHRIMP TACOS WITH GARLIC CILANTRO LIME SLAW

Steps:

• For the garlic cilantro lime sauce: Combine oil, water, green onions, cilantro, garlic, salt, lime juice in a food processor. When mostly smooth, add the sour cream and pulse until combined. Taste and adjust as needed. Set aside.
• Heat a drizzle of oil a large skillet over medium high heat. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and sprinkle with the spices (cumin, chili powder, Southwestern rub). Add the shrimp to the hot pan and saute for 5-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through.
• Toss some of the sauce (not all) with the cabbage until it the cabbage is coated to your liking. It should resemble a coleslaw - you want it to be enough sauce so the cabbage is weighed down a little bit. Use leftover sauce on top of the tacos or in other recipes.
• To serve tacos, smash a spoonful of avocado on the tortillas, top with a few pieces of shrimp, top with coleslaw, and finish with cheese, cilantro, cayenne pepper and lime wedges.
• **For the three spices, I used chili powder, cumin, and a store bought southwestern seasoning mix / rub. I would say the chili powder and the cumin are must-haves for the color and flavor, but then just add whatever else you like or have in your spice cabinet from there. If you don't have a seasoning mix that's salted, be sure to add salt and pepper.

SPICY SHRIMP-SLAW PITAS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, toss shrimp with oil and paprika. Transfer to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, stirring once, 3-4 minutes., In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, salsa, honey, salt and pepper. Add coleslaw mix, spinach, carrots, edamame and shrimp; toss to coat., Place pita pockets on a baking sheet. Broil 4-5 in. from heat on each side or until lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes. Fill each pita half with 1/2 cup shrimp mixture.

FRIED SHRIMP WITH TARTAR SLAW

Steps:

• Make the slaw: Mix the mayonnaise, relish and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the coleslaw mix and scallions; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Fill a large bowl halfway with ice water and 1 tablespoon salt. Butterfly the shrimp: Make a deep cut down the back of each shrimp so it can be splayed open. Soak in the ice water, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the saltines in a large resealable plastic bag and finely crush with a rolling pin; transfer to a bowl. Mix the flour and Old Bay Seasoning in another bowl. Lightly beat the eggs in a third bowl. Dredge the shrimp in the seasoned flour, dip in the eggs and press into the crushed crackers, splaying each one open to coat inside the incision. Transfer to a plate, cover and refrigerate until ready to fry.
• Heat 3/4 inch vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Fry the shrimp in batches, turning once, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges and the slaw.

MASTER BBQ SAUCE FOR RIBS, CHICKEN AND SHRIMP GRILLED VEGETABLE SLAW AND 'ROASTED POTATOES'

Steps:

• BBQ Sauce:
• In a skillet coated with oil, saute the garlic, ginger, chile, fermented beans and onions until brown, about 8 minutes. Add the sambal and tomatoes and stir. Deglaze with vinegar and add the soy. Simmer on very low heat for 15 minutes. Season and check. Using a hand blender or a food processor, blend thoroughly and re-check for seasoning. Chill.
• For the ribs, cut in half if necessary to fit steamer. Season ribs with salt and pepper and steam for 45 to 60 minutes. The ribs should be fully cooked and softened. Prepare a medium-hot oiled grill. Season the ribs, chicken and shrimp then dip in the BBQ sauce and place on grill. Watch carefully and have a spray bottle of water handy to squelch flare ups. Rotate and turn the proteins often and brush with additional BBQ sauce. The shrimp will take only 8 minutes, the ribs and chicken about 15 minutes.
• Vegetable Slaw:
• In a large bowl, toss all of the vegetables with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the vegetables on a hot, oiled grill and mark/cook the vegetables all the way through. Slice the vegetables on an angle into 1/4-inch strips. Toss the vegetables with the juice, taste, and season again.
• Roasted Potatoes:
• In a large bowl, toss everything together. Wrap in a double thick foil 'papillote'. Place on the grill, preferably on indirect heat. Cook for 45 minutes. Check for doneness and seasoning.
• Plating:
• On a large platter, pile the potatoes in the middle and surround with the slaw. Place BBQ on top and serve.

CRISPY CREAMY ROCK SHRIMP WITH SWEET CHILE AIOLI AND APPLE SLAW

Steps:

• Make the sweet chile aioli:
• In a small bowl, whisk together all of the aioli ingredients. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
• Make the apple slaw:
• In a small bowl, toss together all of the slaw ingredients, cover, and keep chilled until ready to serve.
• Batter and fry the shrimp:
• Line a baking sheet with 2 layers of paper towels.
• In a heavy large pot, heat 3 inches of oil until a deep-fat thermometer registers 350°F.
• In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper.
• In a medium bowl, stir together beer and tempura mix-the mixture should be about as thick as pancake batter.
• Lightly coat the shrimp in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the tempura batter. Working in batches, fry the shrimp until light golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer as done to the prepared baking sheet and return oil to 350°F between batches.
• Transfer the fried shrimp to a small bowl, add sweet chile aioli, and gently toss to coat.
• To serve:
• Divide the apple slaw among 6 small appetizer plates. Arrange about 6 shrimp on each plate and serve immediately.

BANG BANG SHRIMP SANDWICH WITH SLAW

Steps:

• Equipment:.
• Heavy pot for frying or table top fryer.
• In a medium heavy pot, heat oil to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk to combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce and chili garlic sauce. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, sugar, lime juice and olive oil. Season to taste with salt.
• Working in batches, in a medium bowl, toss to combine shrimp with cornstarch, coating completely. Fry the shrimp until golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on a towel-lined plate, then place shrimp in a bowl and toss to combine with the sauce.
• Spoon cabbage slaw onto bottom of bun and top with shrimp. Sprinkle with scallions.

SHRIMP PO'BOYS WITH PINEAPPLE SLAW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Pour egg substitute into a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and Creole seasoning. Dip shrimp in egg substitute, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Bake in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan until shrimp turn pink, 7-9 minutes. Keep warm., Meanwhile, combine broccoli slaw, pineapple and green onions. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and reserved pineapple liquid until smooth. Add to broccoli mixture; toss to coat., To serve, spread hoagie buns with tartar sauce. Divide tomato slices and shrimp among buns. Top with pineapple broccoli slaw.

BBQ SHRIMP WITH GRILLED VEGETABLE SLAW AND "ROASTED POTATOES"

Steps:

• In a skillet coated with oil, saute the garlic, ginger, chile, fermented beans and onions until brown, about 8 minutes. Add the sambal and tomatoes and stir. Deglaze with vinegar and add the soy. Simmer on very low heat for 15 minutes. Season and check. Using a hand blender and food processor, blend thoroughly and re-check for seasoning. Chill.
• Prepare a medium-hot oiled grill. Season the shrimp and then dip in the BBQ sauce and place on grill. Watch carefully and have a spray bottle of water handy to squelch flare-ups. Rotate and turn the shrimp often and brush with additional BBQ sauce. They will take about 8 minutes.
• For the Grilled Vegetable Slaw: In a large bowl, toss all of the vegetables with the olive oil and season. Place the vegetables on a hot, oiled grill and mark/cook the vegetables all the way through. Slice the vegetables on an angle into 1/4 strips. Toss the vegetables with the juice and season.
• For the Roasted Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss everything together. Wrap in a double thick foil "papillote." Place on the grill, preferably on indirect heat. Cook for 45 minutes. Check for doneness and seasoning.
• Plating: On a large platter, pile the potatoes in the middle and surround with the slaw. Place BBQ on top and serve.

SMOKY SHRIMP SLAW

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Arrange the bacon strips on top of a grill rack on a baking sheet. Bake until crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and reserve.
• In a large bowl, add the cabbages, celery, green onion and parsley. Toss together and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, add the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, the smoked paprika and the shrimp.
• In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the shrimp. Saute, tossing frequently, until the shrimp are cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• In a blender, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, olive oil, cider vinegar, mustard, cayenne, salt, pepper and garlic and blend together until smooth. Add the mixture to the bowl with the cabbage. Stir in the crumbled bacon and the shrimp and serve.

HONEY LIME SHRIMP TEQUILA TACOS WITH AVOCADO, PURPLE SLAW & CHIPOLTE CREMA RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• 1. Wash, peel, devein, and dry raw shrimps. Season with salt. 2. In a bowl, combine honey, lime juice, tequila, onion, cumin, and chipotle powder (if using). Mix well and toss shrimps in marinade. Chill 4 hours up to 12 hours in the refrigerator. 3. Heat grill to 400 F (205 C). Make sure to oil the grilles well. Skewer shrimps in soaked wooden sticks (this will make it easier to handle on a grill). Grill shrimps until bright or just opaque, about 2 minutes each side. Flip the shrimp skewers and cook for another 2 minutes or until they turn bright orange. Alternatively, you can also pan fry the shrimps. Set cooked shrimps aside. 4. Dice the avocados and squeeze juice from the remaining 1 lime. Thinly slice the red cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandolin. To make the dressing for the red cabbage slaw, put the lime juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, pepper and oil in a jar or bowl. Whisk vigourously until it emulsifies. Toss the red cabbage with the lime vinaigrette. Set aside. 5. Meanwhile, to make the chipotle crema, place the chipotles in the bowl of the food processor and give it a good whirl until it is smooth. Stir in the sour cream or créme fraîche, mixing well until the colour is even. Transfer chipotle crema in a squeeze bottle. 6. To assemble the tacos, heat tortilla in a dry pan, about 1 minute per side or until lightly browned or charred. Wrap tortilla in a cloth to prevent from drying out. Set aside, covered. 7. Place some diced avocados in the middle of the tortilla, followed by the red cabbage slaw. Remove skewers from shrimps and pile on the taco. Drizzle with the chipotle crema and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP TACO WITH MANGO SLAW

Steps:

• 1. To make the dressing: Pulse the mayonnaise, chili sauce, lime juice, sugar, 1/4 C cilantro and 1 Tablespoon water in mini food processor until smooth.
• 2. Place raw shrimp in a bowl and toss with two tablespoons of the dressing, set aside.
• 3. Roughly chop the remaining 1/2 C Cilantro. Toss with the coleslaw mix, mango, red union and the remaining dress. Season with salt if desired.
• 4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occassionally until opaque - about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
• 5. Warm the taco shells as the label directs. Fill the shells with the shrimp and some slaw. Serve with lime wedges and chili sauce. Refridgerate any extra slow for up to 3 days.
• * We substituted Tostito Scoops for the taco shells and served cold. Put a little shrimp and slaw in each scoop.