Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a flavorful and vibrant dish that brings a burst of fresh flavors to your table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these tacos feature succulent shrimp marinated in zesty lime and fresh cilantro, complemented by a crunchy creamy slaw. The combination of textures and tastes makes them an irresistible choice for taco lovers. With minimal preparation time, you can whip up this delicious recipe in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy days or casual entertaining. Customize your tacos with your favorite toppings and enjoy a delightful culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup carrots, shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with salt, pepper, cumin, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic. Toss well to coat. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and honey until smooth. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to combine.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Warm tortillas in a separate skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by layering creamy slaw onto each tortilla followed by cooked shrimp. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 160mg