Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw. This quick and easy recipe combines succulent shrimp seasoned to perfection with a zesty slaw made from fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup water (if needed, to thin sauce)
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 2β3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- 2 avocados
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Sauce: Blend oil, green onions, cilantro, garlic, salt, lime juice, and sour cream in a food processor until smooth. Thin with water if needed.
- 2. Make the Slaw: Toss shredded cabbage with some of the sauce in a bowl; set aside remaining sauce.
- 3. Cook the Shrimp: Season shrimp with chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. SautΓ© in a skillet over medium-high heat until pink and cooked through (5-8 minutes).
- 4. Assemble Tacos: Spread smashed avocado on tortillas, add cabbage slaw, top with shrimp, and finish with Cotija cheese and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Use frozen shrimp if necessary; thaw completely before cooking. Adjust cayenne pepper based on your spice preference. Feel free to add extra toppings like tomatoes or radishes for added freshness.