Description
These Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw are a perfect blend of flavors and textures, with a kick of spice from the shrimp and a refreshing crunch from the slaw. Quick and easy to make, they are ideal for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Spicy Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Spicy Shrimp: In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2β3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Make the Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw: In a separate bowl, combine shredded green and purple cabbage, chopped cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, and honey. Toss until well coated and set aside.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place a portion of slaw on each tortilla, top with spicy shrimp, and garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add diced avocado or a drizzle of hot sauce for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 145mg