Shrimp Tacos with Slaw (Printable)
Seasoned shrimp with tangy cabbage slaw in warm tortillas, a fresh and vibrant dish ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ For the Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
09 - Juice of 1/2 lime
→ For the Cabbage Slaw
10 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
11 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
12 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
13 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
14 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
15 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
16 - 1 tbsp lime juice
17 - 1 tsp honey
18 - 1/4 tsp salt
19 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
20 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
21 - Lime wedges
22 - Sliced jalapeños (optional)
23 - Extra cilantro (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Add shrimp, tossing to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Add green and red cabbage, red onion, and cilantro. Toss well to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
05 - To assemble, layer shrimp and cabbage slaw in each tortilla. Garnish with lime wedges, jalapeños, and extra cilantro as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between warm spiced shrimp and crisp cold slaw hits every single craving
- Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a proper taco truck
02 -
- Dont marinate shrimp longer than 15 minutes or the lime will start to cook the flesh and change the texture
- Overcooked shrimp is rubbery and sad, pull them off heat the second they turn opaque throughout
03 -
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp right before serving to wake up all the spices
- If your slaw feels too thick, add a splash of water or extra lime to loosen it