Shrimp Tacos Recipe (with Creamy Slaw)
Easy and flavorful shrimp tacos with a creamy cilantro avocado lime slaw, served on charred corn tortillas—fresh, zesty, and perfect for any night!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Creamy Cilantro Avocado Lime Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage green, purple, or a mix
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 medium avocado more for garnish
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ cup olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons water if needed to thin out the sauce
For Assembly:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Extra chopped cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
- cojta cheese and sliced jalapenos optional for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Slaw:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), olive oil, lime juice and zest, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Toss the dressing with the shredded cabbage and cilantro. Set aside.
Prepare the Shrimp:
- Pat shrimp dry with a clean paper towel. Toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Decide on cooking method for shrimp (grill or pan):
Cook Shrimp (Grill Method):
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Squeeze fresh lime juice over them before removing from heat.
Cook Shrimp (Pan-Fry Method):
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil.
- Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until fully cooked. Squeeze lime juice over the shrimp and remove from heat.
Char the Tortillas:
- Heat a dry skillet or grill over medium heat. Warm each corn tortilla for about 30 seconds per side, until lightly charred and pliable.
Assemble the Tacos:
- Place a scoop of slaw on each tortilla.
- Top with grilled or pan-fried shrimp.
- Garnish with extra cilantro, avocado, and serve with lime wedges. Optional garnish: sliced jalepenos and cojita cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
