Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw: A Fresh Twist
These delicious cilantro lime shrimp tacos are topped with a creamy slaw for a fresh and zesty flavor!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Tacos
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Juice of 2 limes
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- For the slaw, mix shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, cilantro, and lime juice in a separate bowl.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp and slaw in the tortillas.
Notes
- Serve with extra lime wedges on the side.
- For added spice, include diced jalapeños in the tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos, Creamy Slaw, Tacos, Shrimp Recipe