Shrimp Tacos With Slaw (Printable)

Tender spiced shrimp with crisp tangy slaw in warm tortillas—a fresh 30-minute meal.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Slaw

08 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
09 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
10 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
11 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
13 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
14 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
15 - 1 tsp honey
16 - 1/4 tsp salt
17 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Assembly

18 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
19 - Lime wedges, for serving
20 - Extra cilantro or sliced jalapeños (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
02 - Combine green and red cabbage, carrots, and cilantro in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Remove from heat immediately.
04 - Place a generous portion of slaw on each warmed tortilla. Top with cooked shrimp and garnish with additional cilantro or jalapeños if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The slaw comes together in minutes and adds the perfect bright crunch
  • These come together faster than delivery and taste infinitely better
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery so remove them from heat the moment they turn pink
  • Let the slaw chill while the shrimp cooks because cold slaw against hot shrimp is magical
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before seasoning for better sear
  • Squeeze fresh lime over everything right before serving for bright acidity

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