Description

These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are bursting with flavor! Juicy, seasoned shrimp are tossed in a sweet-tangy honey lime sauce and served with a refreshing Greek yogurt slaw. Tucked into warm tortillas and topped with avocado, they make the ultimate quick and healthy taco night recipe.

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled & deveined

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp chili powder

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

1 tsp lime zest

2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp honey

1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped

For the Slaw:

3 cups green cabbage, shredded

1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

2 tbsp lime juice

Salt, to taste

For Assembly:

8 (6-inch) tortillas (corn or flour)

1 avocado, sliced

Extra lime wedges for serving

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Instructions

Season Shrimp:
Pat shrimp dry. Toss with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.

Cook Shrimp:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp 90 seconds per side until opaque and caramelized.

Make Sauce:
Reduce heat. Add butter, lime zest, juice, and honey. Simmer 2–3 mins until thick. Stir in cilantro.

Prepare Slaw:
Mix cabbage, cilantro, yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until lightly coated.

Assemble Tacos:
Warm tortillas. Add slaw, shrimp, a spoonful of sauce, avocado, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce or sliced jalapeños.

These shrimp tacos are also great served over rice bowls or in lettuce wraps for a low-carb version.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican