Easy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Lime Slaw
These tacos are pure joy in a tortilla: juicy shrimp, fresh cilantro, buttery avocado, and a creamy slaw that’s bright with lime. 🌮✨
🕒 Prep Time: 20 min
🕒 Cook Time: 8 min
🕒 Total Time: 28 min
🍽️ Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp lime zest (from 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (from the same lime)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
The Rest
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice (from 1 whole lime)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 8 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour)
- Extra lime wedges, for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Toss with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
- Cook shrimp in batches for 90 seconds per side until golden and opaque.
- Reduce heat to low, add butter, lime zest, lime juice, and honey.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens. Stir in chopped cilantro.
2. Make the Slaw
- In a bowl, combine cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Toss until lightly creamy and well coated.
3. Assemble Tacos
- Warm tortillas (microwave, oven, or stovetop).
- Add slaw, 4-6 shrimp, a drizzle of the lime sauce, and avocado slices.
- Squeeze extra lime on top and serve!
🌟 Optional: Send one taco to Erica! 😄
💡 Pro Tips
- Storage: Keep shrimp and slaw separate in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Tortilla Tip: Slightly charred tortillas add extra flavor!
- Spice Swap: Add jalapeño slices if you want a spicy kick.
📊 Nutrition Info
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 taco | 320 | 22g | 24g | 16g | 3g | 5g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Juicy cilantro-lime shrimp, creamy slaw, and buttery avocado all tucked into warm tortillas. Ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp lime zest (from 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (from the same lime)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice (from 1 whole lime)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 8 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour)
- Extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
2. Toss shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
3. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high and cook shrimp for 90 seconds per side.
4. Reduce heat, add butter, lime zest and juice, and honey. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
5. Stir in chopped cilantro and remove from heat.
6. Combine cabbage, cilantro, yogurt, lime juice, and salt to make slaw.
7. Warm tortillas. Fill with slaw, shrimp, avocado, and drizzle of sauce.
8. Squeeze lime over tacos and serve!
Notes
Store shrimp and slaw separately for freshness.
Slightly char tortillas over open flame for added flavor.
Add sliced jalapeños for a spicier kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Tacos
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
