Description
Fresh and flavorful shrimp tacos topped with a creamy slaw, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (from 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from that same lime)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 whole lime)
- Avocado, sliced
- 8 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour)
- Extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder. Let it sit for about 15 minutes while you prepare the slaw.
- In another bowl, combine shredded cabbage, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Toss until well mixed, then set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the marinated shrimp, lime zest, and honey. Sauté until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toast the tortillas in a separate pan until soft and slightly charred.
- On each tortilla, layer the shrimp and top with creamy slaw. Add avocado slices and an extra squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
For the slaw, you can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream if preferred. Let the slaw chill in the fridge for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican