Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms any meal into a fiesta. Succulent shrimp marinated in zesty lime and cilantro come together with a creamy slaw, offering a delightful crunch and richness. These tacos are perfect for casual weeknight dinners, festive gatherings, or simply when you’re craving something deliciously fresh. Wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with buttery avocado, they deliver a satisfying experience in every bite. Enjoy the simplicity of preparation while impressing your family and friends with these irresistible tacos!
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 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
- 3 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- Additional lime wedges and avocado for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and chopped cilantro. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- In another bowl, mix cabbage with cilantro. Combine Greek yogurt and lime juice; pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos by layering slaw followed by shrimp and sliced avocado.
- Serve with extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg