Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors, all nestled in soft tortillas. This vibrant dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, promising to impress your guests with every bite. Featuring succulent shrimp marinated in zesty lime and spices, paired with buttery avocado and a creamy slaw, these tacos are not only delicious but also healthy and easy to customize. With a total preparation time of just 28 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful meal quickly, making it ideal for any occasion.
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
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Avocado slices
- 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour, your preference)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, and honey. Add shrimp and marinate for 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. Remove from heat.
- In another bowl, mix cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, and lime juice until well combined to create the creamy slaw.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla and topping with creamy slaw and avocado slices.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg