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Spicy Indonesian Sambal Shrimp Tacos

Juicy shrimp tossed in fiery Indonesian sambal sauce, nestled in warm tortillas with a zesty cabbage slaw.

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Spicy Indonesian Sambal Shrimp Tacos
A 35-minute
an hour-long bake
Prep
20min
Cook
15min
Serves
4
Per serving
350kcal

Ingredients

4 servings
Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 medium lime, cut into wedges
Sambal Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sambal oelek
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
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Method

  1. 01
    In a small bowl, combine sambal oelek, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the sambal sauce.
  2. 02
    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 03
    Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  4. 04
    Pour the sambal sauce over the shrimp, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
  5. 05
    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  6. 06
    To assemble the tacos, place a small handful of shredded red cabbage on each tortilla, top with sambal shrimp, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
  7. 07
    Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.