Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a burst of freshness to your table. These tacos feature succulent shrimp seasoned with zesty lime and cilantro, perfectly complemented by a creamy slaw that adds texture and richness. With just 28 minutes from start to finish, they are an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, making them both convenient and crowd-pleasing. Enjoy them with warm tortillas, buttery avocado slices, and optional toppings to create a personalized flavor experience. Dive into these delicious tacos and elevate your meal with this easy recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 avocado
- Lime juice and zest
- Honey
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by patting dry and seasoning with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the shrimp in olive oil until opaque (about 90 seconds per side). Add butter, lime zest, lime juice, and honey; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- For the slaw, mix cabbage with cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt until well combined.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos by adding slaw, shrimp, avocado slices, and any extra toppings desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg