Description
These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a fresh and flavorful take on traditional tacos. Juicy shrimp are seasoned with a zesty blend of spices, cooked to perfection, and then tossed in a tangy honey lime sauce. Served in warm tortillas with a refreshing cabbage slaw, creamy Greek yogurt, and avocado slices, these tacos are a delicious treat for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
The Rest
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- avocado, sliced
- 8 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour)
- extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Shrimp – Pat dry shrimp and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder. Cook in skillet with olive oil until opaque. Add butter, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and cilantro. Simmer until thickened.
- Slaw – Combine cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss until coated.
- Assembly – Warm tortillas, fill with slaw, shrimp, honey lime sauce, and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Refer to the post for ingredient substitutions, tips, and FAQs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 429
- Sugar: 12.6 g
- Sodium: 481.4 mg
- Fat: 17.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 7.9 g
- Protein: 30.3 g
- Cholesterol: 200.2 mg
