Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a flavorful and refreshing twist on traditional tacos, perfect for any occasion. Packed with sweet and tangy cilantro shrimp, complemented by a creamy slaw and buttery avocado, these tacos make for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for gatherings. In just 20 minutes, you can create a delightful meal that is not only delicious but also healthy, thanks to the protein-rich shrimp and fresh vegetables. Customize your tacos with your favorite toppings for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- Tortillas (corn or flour)
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix spices (smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper) with olive oil, lime juice, honey, and half cilantro.
- Marinate shrimp in the mixture for 10 minutes.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
- Combine cabbage, Greek yogurt, remaining lime juice, and cilantro in another bowl to make the slaw.
- Warm tortillas; assemble tacos with shrimp, slaw, and avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg