Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a vibrant and flavorful dish that bring the taste of summer to your table any time of year. This recipe features succulent wild-caught shrimp marinated in zesty lime and cilantro, perfectly complemented by a refreshing creamy slaw. Wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with buttery avocado, these tacos offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors that everyone will love. Quick to prepare, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings with friends. Enjoy each bite as a burst of flavor takes you on a culinary adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ bunch cilantro
- 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp and cook for approximately 90 seconds on each side until opaque.
- Lower heat; add butter, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and chopped cilantro. Toss until coated and let simmer for a few minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt to create the slaw.
- Warm tortillas; assemble tacos by layering slaw, shrimp, avocado slices, and drizzle with sauce from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 204g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 185mg