Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up these delicious tacos that balance sweet and tangy shrimp with a refreshing creamy slaw. The addition of buttery avocado and soft tortillas makes each bite an unforgettable experience. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos are quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Get ready for a taco night that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (from 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from that same lime)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- Tortillas (8, corn or flour)
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp marinade by mixing salt, pepper, spices, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and cilantro in a bowl. Add the shrimp and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine shredded cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, and lime juice to make the creamy slaw.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated shrimp for about 3–4 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla followed by creamy slaw and avocado slices.
- Serve with extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg