Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a vibrant and flavorful meal that brings the taste of Mexico right to your table. These tacos feature succulent wild-caught shrimp marinated in a zesty blend of lime and spices, paired with a creamy slaw made from fresh cabbage and cilantro. Wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with buttery avocado, they make for an irresistible dish perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or a summer barbecue, these easy-to-make tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately 8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
- Avocado slices for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine salt, black pepper, olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and chopped cilantro. Add the shrimp and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- In another bowl, mix cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, and lime juice to prepare the slaw.
- Warm the tortillas then assemble by placing shrimp on each tortilla followed by slaw and avocado.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg