Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a vibrant and flavorful dish that will elevate any meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, these tacos combine tender marinated shrimp with a refreshing creamy slaw. The zesty lime and fresh cilantro in the marinade create an unforgettable explosion of flavor, while creamy avocado adds richness to each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, olive oil, lime juice, and honey. Add shrimp and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix shredded cabbage, Greek yogurt, and additional lime juice to make the slaw.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on tortillas topped with slaw and sliced avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 180mg