Description
Indulge in the Best Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw! This vibrant dish combines juicy, spiced shrimp with a zesty cilantro lime slaw and creamy avocado crema, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos can be made in just 30 minutes, making them both delicious and convenient. Customize with your favorite toppings for a personal touch that suits any palate. Get ready to elevate your taco night with this flavorful recipe that’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 16 corn tortillas
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 avocados
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cilantro Lime Slaw: In a large bowl, mix green and purple cabbage with lime juice, cilantro, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss well and set aside.
- Make the Avocado Crema: Blend avocados, garlic, cilantro (1/4 cup), cumin, red pepper flakes, lime juice (1.5 tablespoons), red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
- Season the Shrimp: Combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, sea salt, ancho chili powder, and black pepper. Coat shrimp thoroughly with the spice blend.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
- Heat Corn Tortillas: In the same skillet, spray tortillas lightly with cooking spray and warm each side for about 1–2 minutes.
- Assemble Your Tacos: Spread avocado crema on each tortilla; top with slaw and shrimp. Add optional toppings like pico de gallo if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg