Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the taste of the coast right to your kitchen. These tacos feature juicy wild-caught shrimp marinated in a zesty cilantro-lime blend, complemented by creamy slaw and buttery avocado, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp
- ½ teaspoon each salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon each smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- Tortillas (corn or flour)
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with salt, pepper, spices, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and half the cilantro. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- In another bowl, mix cabbage, remaining cilantro, Greek yogurt, and lime juice to make the slaw.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Fill each with shrimp, creamy slaw, and avocado slices.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg