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
Scale
- 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
- 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.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
- 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.
- 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