Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw, perfect for any occasion from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. These tacos feature juicy, seasoned shrimp paired with a refreshing creamy slaw and buttery avocado, all wrapped in warm tortillas. In just under 30 minutes, you’ll have a delightful dish that’s not only quick to prepare but also packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Each bite is an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp
- 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
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Pinch of salt
- 8 small (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for about 90 seconds per side until opaque.
- Lower heat and add butter, lime zest, lime juice, and honey to the skillet; let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt for the slaw.
- Warm tortillas and assemble by adding slaw, shrimp, avocado slices, and an extra squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 185mg