Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw Recipe
Enjoy flavorful shrimp tacos topped with a fresh cilantro lime slaw for a vibrant and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 pounds jumbo shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 lime juice of half a lime
- 1 teaspoon oil
Slaw
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 0.25 cup finely diced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime juice of one lime
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Tortillas
- 8 corn tortillas corn tortillas
Toppings
- to taste mashed avocado (amount to preference)
- to taste Cotija cheese (amount to preference)
- for garnish additional fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- for garnish lime juice (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry, then toss with spices and lime juice.
- Heat oil in a skillet and sauté shrimp for 5-8 minutes until opaque.
- Combine cabbage, carrot, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with avocado, shrimp, slaw, cheese, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
For best flavor, serve immediately and garnish with extra cilantro and lime.