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    Allianna's Kitchen » Recipes » Dairy free

    Published: Apr 12, 2021 · Modified: Aug 24, 2024 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Buffalo Shrimp Tacos

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    These Buffalo Shrimp Tacos make for an easy recipe to make during those busy weeknights or lazy weekends. The crispy shrimp combined with the green cabbage slaw is oh so delicious. With this recipe you can have dinner on the table in under 15 minutes. 

    Buffalo shrimp tacos on a blue plate with coleslaw and green onions.

    If you are like my family Taco Tuesday and Taco Thursdays are taken very seriously in our house! This recipe has become a staple along with my Halibut Fish Tacos and my Baja Shrimp Tacos recipe. We love topping off any kind of delicious tacos with my favorite toppings like my Mexican Pickled Onions, Gluten Free Coleslaw, and my Pineapple Pico de Gallo and Avocado Crema. 

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    • Why I Love This Recipe
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Recipe Substitutions and Variations
    • Recipe Instructions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other Gluten Free Dinner Recipes
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    • Buffalo Shrimp Tacos

    Why I Love This Recipe

    • This easy shrimp tacos recipe is one of those quick meals for busy families that you will keep making over and over because it is so simple and everyone loves it. 
    • While we eat this recipe all year round, it is definitely my go to on cinco de mayo. 
    • It is an easy meal you can even prepare in advance so all you have to do is bake the shrimp when you are ready to eat. 
    • This recipe can be made dairy free, gluten free, soy free, nut free, egg free and paleo friendly. 
    • If you have leftover buffalo sauce from this recipe, you can make it into my other favorite things like my Dairy Free Buffalo Chicken Dip, Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings, Gluten Free Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, and Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer. 

    Recipe Ingredients

    Buffalo shrimp taco ingredients in small glass bowls on a silver tray.

    • Shrimp-I like getting mine from Butcher Box. Use this code for $30 off!
    • Ghee-This makes the buffalo sauce nice and creamy. If you avoid all dairy you can leave this out. I have a homemade Ghee Recipe on my blog. This recipe also calls for additional ghee to cook the shrimp in. You can also use regular butter if you are not dairy free. 
    • Garlic powder& onion powder-To add even more flavor to the buffalo sauce. 
    • Hot sauce-The hot sauce in combination with the ghee is what makes buffalo sauce!
    • Tortillas-Any kind of tortillas will work, but I like my Homemade Cassava Flour Tortillas best where my husband on the other hand loves corn tortillas with his tacos. 

    Optional Coleslaw Topping

    • Shredded cabbage bag-I like to buy the shredded cabbage bag from Trader Joe’s. It is already partially shredded and saves a bunch of time! You can use whole cabbages, but you would have to cut them with a knife or shred them in the food processor.
    • Avocado mayonnaise– Avocado mayonnaise is a great alternative for regular store bought mayonnaise. It is creamy and made from avocado oil instead of canola oil which is extremely inflammatory. You can also use regular mayo.
    • Apple cider vinegar-This adds a nice tangy touch. 
    • Dill-I love adding dried dill to add to the tangy apple cider vinegar flavor.
    • Dijon Mustard-The mustard combined with the avocado mayo makes for an even more smooth and creamy taste as well as adding some flavor.

    See the recipe card below with a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Recipe Substitutions and Variations

    • Cheese-While this recipe does not need any added cheese, you can add blue cheese crumbles on top or shredded cheddar cheese for flavor. 
    • Ranch dressing-I love dipping these tacos in ranch! You can use store bought ranch or my better for you Dairy Free Ranch Recipe on my blog. 
    • Sour cream-To dip the tacos in if you are not using ranch. 
    • Creamy blue cheese dressing-To dip in. This is my husbands personal favorite. 
    • Taco bowls-You can make this recipe into a taco bowl by using brown rice and greens as the base. 
    • Red onion-You can sauté some red onion to add on top, so good!
    • Green onions-To garnish.

    This recipe has not been tested with any other substitutions or variations. If you try something else out please let me know how it turns out in the comments below!

    Recipe Instructions

    Shrimp cooked in a skillet with ghee.

    Step #1: Add the ghee to a large skillet on medium heat, then add in the shrimp and cook for approx 3 minutes on each side.

    Buffalo sauce for shrimp tacos in a small bowl.

    Step #2: Then, mix the buffalo sauce with the melted ghee, hot sauce, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix in with the shrimp as you serve.

    If you are making the slaw, place all ingredients in a bowl and mix until well mixed throughout.

    Recipe FAQs

    What is a good side dish for tacos?

    Instant Pot Rice is one of my favorites!

    What kind of shrimp do you suggest in shrimp tacos?

    I like using mini shrimp for tacos but any kind will work!

    Three buffalo shrimp tacos on a plate garnished with fresh lime and green onions.

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    Buffalo Shrimp Tacos

    Course Meals
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 3 people
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    1053kcal
    Cost $15
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    Equipment

    • spatula
    • frying pan
    • bowls

    Ingredients

    For the tacos:

    • 1 pound shrimp, tail off Thawed. Use my link for $30 off Butcher Box.
    • 3/4 cup hot sauce
    • 1/4 cup ghee or butter
    • 1/2 tsp ghee for cooking shrimp
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 6 whole tortillas click for my homemade Whole30 tortilla recipe. You can also use lettuce wraps for keto and whole30.

    For the optional slaw:

    • 1 bag shredded slaw I like trader joe's brand. It is a mix of cabbage and carrots.
    • 1/2 cup avocado mayo Or regular menu will work.
    • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1/4 cup dijon mustard
    • 1 tsp dill

    Instructions

    For the slaw:

    • Chop up the cabbage into even smaller bite size pieces. Add the cabbage to a bowl with the dijon mustard, avocado mayo, apple cider vinegar, and dill. Mix until mixed throughout.

    For the tacos:

    • Add the 1/2 tsp of ghee to a non-stick pan and cook the shrimp for 3 minutes on each side for a total of 6 minutes. Slowly add in the hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, ghee and mix. Remove the shrimp from the heat.
    • Add the slaw to the bottom of the taco, then add the shrimp with the green onions, limes and ranch on top.

    Notes

    Servings: This recipe yields approximately 6 tacos. 
    Nutrition: The nutrition on this recipe is just an estimate and cannot be guaranteed. 
    Storage: You can store this recipe in the fridge for up to 5 days. I suggest waiting to assemble the tacos until you are ready to serve. 
    Creamy and full of flavor buffalo shrimp tacos.
    Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 1053kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 91g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 422mg | Sodium: 3654mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Lori says

      February 17, 2022 at 6:08 pm

      5 stars
      These are super good. Easy to make and a unique twist on your typical shrimp taco.

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      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        February 17, 2022 at 6:20 pm

        One of my favorites – Thanks!

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