Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw
Savor the vibrant flavors of Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw, a quick and delicious dish that brings a burst of freshness to your table. Marinated shrimp cooked to perfection are paired with a crunchy slaw, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and ready in just 30 minutes. Impress your family and friends with these delightful tacos that balance tangy and creamy textures in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or red)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or avocado mayonnaise)
- Zest of 1 lime
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, mix shrimp with lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Allow marinating for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Slaw: In another bowl, combine shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, lime zest, salt, and pepper until well mixed. Chill in the fridge.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated shrimp for about 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over low heat for about one minute per side.
- Assemble Tacos: Place cooked shrimp on warmed tortillas and top with creamy slaw.
- Serve: Drizzle with extra lime juice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg