Chacho Citrus Shrimp Tacos

Spring is the season for lighter meals, fresh herbs, and vibrant flavors. These Citrus Shrimp Tacos with Chacho Hot Sauce bring all of that together in one simple dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, backyard lunches, or taco night with friends.

Tender shrimp are marinated in lime, garlic, and Chacho Hot Sauce, then quickly seared until perfectly juicy. They’re piled into warm tortillas and topped with a crisp citrus slaw, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of Chacho crema.

The result is a taco that’s bright, slightly spicy, and incredibly satisfying.

What You’ll Need

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For the shrimp

• 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)

• 2 tbsp Chacho Hot Sauce

• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp kosher salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Citrus slaw

• 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)

• 1 carrot, julienned

• 2 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

• pinch of salt

Chacho crema

• ½ cup sour cream or Mexican crema

• 1 tbsp Chacho Hot Sauce

• 1 tsp lime juice

For serving

• 8 small corn or flour tortillas

• 1 avocado, sliced

• fresh cilantro

• lime wedges

Let’s Make the Tacos!

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1. Marinate the shrimp

In a bowl combine:

• Chacho Hot Sauce

• lime juice

• olive oil

• garlic

• salt and pepper

Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.

Shrimp absorbs flavor quickly, so you don’t need long.

2. Make the citrus slaw

In another bowl combine:

• shredded cabbage

• carrot

• lime juice

• olive oil

• cilantro

• salt

Toss well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

The slaw should taste bright and slightly tangy.

3. Cook the shrimp

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the shrimp and cook:

• about 1–2 minutes per side

until pink and slightly charred.

Avoid overcooking—shrimp cook very quickly.

4. Make the Chacho crema

In a small bowl mix:

• sour cream

• Chacho Hot Sauce

• lime juice

Stir until smooth.

5. Assemble the tacos

Warm the tortillas, then layer:

1. citrus slaw

2. shrimp

3. avocado slices

4. cilantro

5. drizzle of Chacho crema

Finish with a squeeze of lime.

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These Chacho Citrus Shrimp Tacos are one of those recipes that feels just right for spring. They’re fast, colorful, and packed with flavor. Once you try them, they might just become a new taco night favorite.

Dig in!