Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw. This quick and easy recipe features succulent wild-caught shrimp seasoned with zesty lime and spices, complemented by a creamy slaw and buttery avocado—all wrapped in warm corn or flour tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these tacos are not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. With fresh ingredients and a burst of flavor in every bite, they are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 90 seconds per side until opaque.
- Lower heat; add butter, lime juice, honey, and zest. Toss shrimp to coat and simmer for a few minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cabbage, cilantro, yogurt, lime juice, and salt to make the slaw.
- Warm tortillas. Fill each with slaw, shrimp, avocado slices, and drizzle with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 230g total)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg