Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines sweet and tangy shrimp with a rich, creamy slaw. Wrapped in soft tortillas, these tacos are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a festive taco night with friends. Ready in just 28 minutes, they feature juicy wild-caught shrimp seasoned to perfection and complemented by fresh avocado slices. This recipe is not only quick and easy but also highly customizable to suit various dietary preferences. Enjoy the delightful balance of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
- Fresh cilantro
- Avocado
Instructions
- Pat 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.
- Reduce heat, add butter, lime zest, lime juice, and honey to the skillet; toss to coat the shrimp.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt for slaw.
- Warm tortillas; layer with slaw and shrimp. Top with avocado slices and extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg