Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a vibrant, fresh dinner option that bursts with flavor. These tacos combine the zest of cilantro and lime with perfectly cooked shrimp, all wrapped in soft tortillas. The creamy slaw adds a delightful crunch and balances the dish beautifully. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and will have everyone coming back for more. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve up an impressive meal packed with nutrition and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
- Avocado, sliced
- Extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder in a bowl.
- 2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat, add seasoned shrimp, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- 3. In another bowl, mix shredded cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, and lime juice to make the slaw.
- 4. Warm tortillas in a skillet; assemble tacos by layering creamy slaw and shrimp. Top with avocado slices and extra lime juice.
- 5. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg