Description
These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Succulent shrimp seasoned with a blend of spices, cooked to perfection in a honey-lime butter sauce, then paired with a refreshing creamy slaw and wrapped in warm tortillas. A perfect balance of savory, tangy, and creamy elements in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
For the Creamy Slaw:
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Additional Ingredients:
- Avocado, sliced
- 8 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour)
- Extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry, season with spices. Cook in olive oil until opaque. Add butter, lime zest, lime juice, and honey. Simmer until thickened. Stir in cilantro.
- Slaw: Mix cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt until coated.
- Assembly: Warm tortillas, add slaw, shrimp, sauce, avocado, and lime. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can char the tortillas for added flavor.
- Adjust spice levels to suit your preference.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with salsa, hot sauce, or additional veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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