Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw
Enjoy vibrant flavors with these easy Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw. Perfect for meal prep—try this delicious recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and tortillas for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder. Toss the shrimp in olive oil followed by the spice mix until evenly coated.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook the marinated shrimp for about 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- In another bowl, combine shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, Greek yogurt, and lime juice for the creamy slaw.
- Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave. Assemble tacos by layering shrimp and creamy slaw; top with avocado slices.
- Serve with extra lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg