Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a burst of vibrant flavors that make any meal feel special. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these tacos feature succulent wild-caught shrimp marinated in a sweet and zesty honey-lime glaze, complemented by a refreshing creamy slaw. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of textures with buttery avocado and soft tortillas wrapping around this heavenly filling. Quick to prepare yet impressive enough to serve guests, these tacos are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
- Honey
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and chopped cilantro. Toss the shrimp in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- In another bowl, combine shredded cabbage, Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, and lime juice to create the slaw.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos by adding shrimp, creamy slaw, and avocado slices.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 250g total)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg