Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw
Dive into flavor heaven with Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw; easy to make and utterly delicious—give it a try today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
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 or dairy-free alternative
- Avocado slices to taste
- 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, olive oil, honey, lime juice, and half the cilantro. Add shrimp and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- For the creamy slaw: Combine cabbage, remaining cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté marinated shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by layering slaw and shrimp on tortillas; top with avocado slices and extra lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 200mg