Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Best Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw, a quick and delicious meal ready in just 30 minutes. These tacos feature succulent shrimp seasoned with a smoky spice blend, complemented by a refreshing cilantro lime slaw and creamy avocado crema. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is sure to impress family and friends. Customizable with your favorite toppings, these tacos deliver a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs jumbo shrimp
- 16 corn tortillas
- 2 cups green cabbage
- 2 cups purple cabbage
- 2 avocados
- Lime juice
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Ancho chili powder
- Cumin
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the slaw: In a large bowl, mix green and purple cabbage with lime juice, cilantro, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
- Make the avocado crema: Blend avocados, garlic, cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes, lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
- Cook the shrimp: Season shrimp with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, ancho chili powder, and black pepper. Sear in a hot cast iron skillet with avocado oil for 2–3 minutes on each side.
- Heat tortillas: Warm tortillas in a skillet until lightly browned.
- Assemble tacos: Spread avocado crema on tortillas; add slaw and spicy shrimp. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 150mg