Honey Sriracha Glazed Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw

These tacos combine juicy shrimp with a sticky honey sriracha glaze for the perfect sweet-heat balance. The fresh mango slaw adds a crisp, tropical twist that cuts through the spice. Weeknight dinners just got tastier with this 35-minute meal!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp sriracha
• 1 lime (juiced + zest)
• 2 cups coleslaw mix
• 1 ripe mango, julienned
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp mayo
• 8 small flour tortillas
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Whisk honey, sriracha, lime juice, and zest in a bowl to create the glaze.
2. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
4. Pour glaze over cooked shrimp, tossing to coat until sticky (1-2 minutes). Remove from heat.
5. Combine coleslaw mix, mango, cilantro, mayo, and a squeeze of lime in a separate bowl.
6. Char tortillas lightly in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side.
7. Assemble tacos: layer slaw, then glazed shrimp on each tortilla.
8. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

Chef's Note

For extra caramelization, let the shrimp sit undisturbed for 1 minute after adding the glaze.

Make-Ahead Tips

Prep slaw and glaze up to 24 hours ahead; store separately in airtight containers.

Substitutions

Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter slaw, or swap shrimp for chicken.