Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a delicious and vibrant dish that brings a burst of flavor to any meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tacos combine fresh, wild-caught shrimp marinated in zesty lime and spices, nestled in soft tortillas and topped with a creamy slaw. The contrast of sweet, tangy flavors from the honey-lime marinade and the crunch of vibrant veggies creates an irresistible bite that seafood lovers will adore. With just 28 minutes from prep to plate, this recipe is as quick as it is satisfying. Elevate your taco night with these easy-to-make Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp
- ½ teaspoon EACH salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon EACH smoked paprika, garlic powder, and 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, your preference)
- Extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, olive oil, butter, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and chopped cilantro. Add shrimp and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- For the slaw, mix shredded cabbage with chopped cilantro, Greek yogurt, and lime juice in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos by layering creamy slaw and cooked shrimp on each tortilla.
- Serve with sliced avocado and extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg