Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gatherings, these tacos combine juicy shrimp marinated in zesty lime and fresh cilantro, topped with a creamy slaw that adds both texture and taste. Wrapped in soft tortillas and complemented by buttery avocado, this meal is not only satisfying but also healthy. The best part? You can whip them up in just 20 minutes! Enjoy the burst of flavors and customize them to fit your preferences for an unforgettable dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (plus more for serving)
- 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
- Fresh cilantro, honey, spices, olive oil, butter, avocado
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp: In a mixing bowl, combine salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, olive oil, butter, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and half of the chopped cilantro. Add shrimp; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan.
- Make creamy slaw: In another bowl, mix shredded cabbage with remaining cilantro, Greek yogurt, and lime juice until combined.
- Assemble tacos: Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Layer each with shrimp followed by creamy slaw and sliced avocado.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg