Kung Pao Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Sauce

Quick and healthy Kung Pao Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Sauce that are so flavorful! Spicy shrimp in a sweet and savory sauce, fresh crunchy veggies, and warm corn tortillas that make for the perfect weeknight dinner. These flavorful tacos come together in just 35 minutes and are gluten-free and dairy-free! Once you top them with the creamy jalapeño sauce, they’re irresistibly tasty!

Kung Pao Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Sauce Recipe

I’m a sucker for anything in taco form and these Kung Pao Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Sauce took my taco game to a whole new level! The Kung Pao Sauce is so savory and sweet and I love the kick of spice. The shrimp soaks up the flavors quickly and cooks even quicker meaning dinner is ready in no time!

I use medium-sized shrimp because they are the perfect size to fill the warm tortillas and not have to chop them. It’s simple to customize this Asain taco recipe to your spice level, too. You’re going to love this easy, healthy weeknight meal!

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What is Kung Pao?

Kung Pao is a traditional stir-fried Chinese dish often made with chicken. The flavors are typically spicy, savory, sweet, and tangy making a delicious, bold sauce that coats the protein. In this fusion recipe, we’re making kung pao shrimp and the spice comes from the dairy-free jalapeño sauce drizzled over the top. Add some crushed red pepper flakes to the Kung Pao sauce for more spice! It is so good and incredibly flavorful.

What You Need

Between the marinade, kung pao sauce, and the spicy jalapeño sauce, these tacos explode with bold flavors! Here are a few ingredients you’ll need to put them together:

Shrimp Marinade

• Medium Raw Shrimp
• Soy Sauce (or coconut aminos (opens in a new tab))
• Sesame Oil

Kung Pao Sauce

• Olive Oil
• Chicken Broth
• Soy Sauce
• Rice Vinegar (opens in a new tab)
• Brown Sugar
• Sesame Oil (opens in a new tab)
• Cornstarch
• Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Jalapeño Sauce

• Raw Cashews (opens in a new tab)
• Jalapeños
• Garlic, Salt, Water
• Lime Juice

Veggies & Serving

• Bell Peppers
• Green Onions
• Corn Tortillas

How to Make Kung Pao Shrimp Tacos

Healthy and quick, you’ll love how easy it is to throw these tasty dinner tacos together! It’s so easy to cook the kung pao shrimp in about 15 minutes, let simmer in the sauce, and then assemble the easy tacos. Here’s how to make Kung Pao Shrimp Tacos with a creamy jalapeño sauce in 5 simple steps:

1. Marinate the shrimp.
2. Blend the jalapeño sauce ingredients in a high-speed blender, (opens in a new tab) adding water as needed to get the consistency you like.
3. Add the shrimp to a hot pan and cook for a few minutes. Add the veggies and continue stir-frying over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
4. Whisk together the kung pao sauce ingredients and pour over the shrimp and vegetables in the pan. Cook until the sauce thickens.
5. Serve the shrimp and veggies on corn tortillas, and drizzle with the jalapeño sauce. Top with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions if you like and enjoy!

Customize This Recipe

Want to mix it up? Here are a few effortless swaps you can make to these tacos to make them how you like them!

• Proteins – Swap out the shrimp for a plant-based protein like seitan, firm tofu, or chickpeas and this becomes a completely vegan meal!
• Spice it Up – Adding sriracha (opens in a new tab), crushed red pepper flakes, or sliced fresh jalapeño will add heat.
• Bowl It – Make the shrimp, veggies, and sauces as directed, but instead of putting them in tortillas, add them to a bowl of your favorite grain or greens. Quinoa (opens in a new tab), whole wheat pasta, basmati rice (opens in a new tab), or crisp, chopped romaine lettuce would all be SO GOOD covered in these sauces and paired with the shrimp!

Storing Kung Pao Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Sauce

Allow the Kung Pao Shrimp to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container. Store the jalapeño sauce separately in an additional airtight container. Refrigerate this recipe for up to 2-3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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