Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a vibrant and flavorful choice for any meal, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. Combining sweet and tangy shrimp with a rich, creamy slaw, these tacos are quick to prepare and perfect for customizing with your favorite toppings. In just under 30 minutes, you can enjoy a wholesome dish that bursts with delicious flavors and fresh ingredients. Elevate your taco night with this simple yet satisfying recipe that everyone will love.
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 lime (zest and juice)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ bunch cilantro (finely chopped)
- 3 cups green cabbage (finely shredded)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
- Avocado (sliced)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for about 90 seconds on each side until golden brown.
- Lower heat; add butter, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and chopped cilantro to the shrimp. Toss well and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- In a separate bowl, mix shredded cabbage, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to make the slaw.
- Warm tortillas. Assemble by layering slaw on each tortilla followed by shrimp. Top with sliced avocado.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 170mg