Baja Shrimp Street Tacos
A recipe from Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition
A bold and flavorful Baja Shrimp Taco featuring blackened shrimp topped with a creamy cilantro lime slaw for a zesty, delicious bite!
Ingredients:
- 11 lbs Shrimp, fresh/frozen, 21/25, peeled & deveined
- 1 cup Oil, vegetable
- 2 1/2 cup Blackening Spice Blend
- 12 1/2 cup Creamy Cilantro-Lime Slaw
- 3 cup + 2 tbsp Chipotle Ranch Sauce
- 100 each Tortilla, WG, 6-inch
Steps:
Day Before Service
- Before Preparing Any Shrimp Recipe, Review The Tips Section to Prevent Cross Contact
- Make the Creamy Cilantro-Lime Slaw, Blackening Spice and the Chipotle Ranch Sauce.
- Store the Blackening Spice, wrapped, labeled, and dated in dry storage.
- Store the Creamy Cilantro-Lime Slaw and the Chipotle Ranch Sauce, wrapped, labeled, and dated in the refigerator.
- If the shrimp is frozen, place on a sheet pan and transfer from the freezer to the bottom shelf of the refrigerator to thaw over night.
Hold at 41°F or below.
Hold at 41°F or below.
Day of service
- Preheat the tilt skillet to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, toss the thawed shrimp with the Blackening Spice.
- Add the oil to the skillet. Once shimmering, add the shrimp in batches to prevent over crowding.
- Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque and pink.
Cook to 145°F or higher for 15 seconds.
Hold at 135°F or above.
Assembly
- Layer two tortillas and place 5 shrimp in the center.
- Top each taco with 1/4 cup of Creamy Cilantro-Lime Slaw.
- Place finished taco in a warmer until ready to serve.
- Place the the taco in a deli paper lined boat. Store in the warmer until service.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of Chipotle Ranch Sauce.
For quality, these should be batch cooked and assembled throughout service.
Recipe Details
HACCP Category:
Process #2 (Same Day)
Yield:
50
Portion Size:
1 Street Taco
Nutrition Information:
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories: | 347 | cal |
| Saturated Fat: | <1 | g |
| Total Fat: | 11 | g |
| Sodium: | 380 | mg |
Tips:
- Resource to review when preparing raw shrimp: Preventing Cross-Contact When Preparing Raw Shrimp


