Description
Zesty and quick shrimp tacos topped with a creamy cilantro lime slaw. Perfect for a light and flavorful weeknight dinner, ready in just over 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1/2 lime
2 cups shredded cabbage (green or a mix of red and green)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (or more mayo)
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas
Lime wedges, for serving
Extra chopped cilantro, for garnish
Optional toppings: sliced avocado, hot sauce, crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper with the shrimp. Toss to coat and marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- While shrimp marinates, make the slaw: Whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add shredded cabbage and chopped cilantro, tossing to combine. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble tacos by adding slaw to each tortilla, topping with shrimp, and garnishing with extra cilantro, avocado slices, queso fresco, and lime juice if desired.
Notes
Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
Swap shrimp with grilled fish or chicken as a variation.
Make the slaw a few hours in advance for better flavor.
Store slaw and shrimp separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat shrimp gently; slaw is best served fresh and cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
