Description
These Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw are a perfect blend of flavors and textures. The shrimp are seasoned with a mix of spices, cooked until tender, and then paired with a zesty slaw for a delicious taco filling.
Ingredients
Scale
For the shrimp:
- 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the slaw:
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Lime wedges
- Extra chopped cilantro or avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the slaw: Mix cabbage, cilantro, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet, cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
- Warm tortillas: Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos: Place slaw on tortillas, top with shrimp, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- You can grill the shrimp for a smokier flavor or use pre-cooked shrimp.
- Slaw can be made in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
