Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw
These cilantro lime shrimp tacos are bursting with zesty, smoky flavor and creamy crunch — a fast and healthy taco night solution.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowls
- - Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- **For the Shrimp**
- - 1 lb wild-caught shrimp
- - ½ tsp salt
- - ½ tsp black pepper
- - 1 tsp smoked paprika
- - 1 tsp garlic powder
- - 1 tsp chili powder
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 2 tbsp butter
- - 1 tsp lime zest
- - 2 tbsp lime juice
- - 2 tbsp honey
- - ½ bunch cilantro chopped
- **For the Slaw**
- - 3 cups green cabbage shredded
- - ½ bunch cilantro chopped
- - ½ cup Greek yogurt
- - 2 tbsp lime juice
- **Other**
- - 8 tortillas
- - 1 avocado sliced
- - Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Combine all shrimp marinade ingredients in a bowl and toss shrimp to coat. Let sit.
- In a second bowl, mix slaw ingredients and chill.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp 2–3 mins per side.
- Warm tortillas.
- Fill each tortilla with shrimp, slaw, and avocado.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For more heat, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Substitute dairy-free yogurt for a vegan-friendly slaw.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but slaw can be prepped ahead.
- Substitute dairy-free yogurt for a vegan-friendly slaw.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but slaw can be prepped ahead.