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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw


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  • Author: Sofia
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x

Description

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining fresh flavors and satisfying textures in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these tacos feature succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty cilantro-lime sauce and topped with a creamy slaw. The addition of buttery avocado enhances the taco experience, all wrapped in soft tortillas that cradle this flavor explosion. Delight your family and friends with a dish that’s not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrition. Enjoy these delicious tacos today!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
  • Cilantro, honey, spices, and avocado

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and chopped cilantro. Add shrimp and marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
  3. In another bowl, combine shredded cabbage and cilantro. Whisk Greek yogurt and lime juice in a separate bowl and pour over the cabbage mixture; toss to combine.
  4. Warm tortillas and assemble by layering slaw followed by shrimp and sliced avocado.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg