Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a vibrant and flavorful dish that will elevate any meal. Combining perfectly seasoned shrimp with a rich, creamy slaw and fresh avocado, all wrapped in warm tortillas, these tacos are ideal for casual gatherings and quick weeknight dinners. Each bite bursts with zesty lime and fragrant cilantro, creating a refreshing experience that appeals to seafood lovers and taco enthusiasts alike. Ready in just 28 minutes, this recipe is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp
- 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 (from 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from the same lime)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 whole lime)
- Pinch of salt
- 8 small (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 90 seconds per side until opaque.
- Lower heat, add butter, lime zest, lime juice, and honey; toss shrimp to coat.
- In a bowl, mix cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt to make the slaw.
- Warm tortillas; assemble tacos by adding slaw, shrimp, avocado slices, and an extra squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg