Description
These spicy shrimp tacos are packed with bold flavors and topped with a fresh cilantro lime slaw, making them the perfect combination of heat and zest in a handheld meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 small green cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix shredded cabbage, cilantro, mayonnaise (or yogurt), lime juice, honey, and garlic powder. Chill until ready to use.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until opaque and cooked through.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by placing cooked shrimp into tortillas, topping with cilantro lime slaw.
- Serve with extra lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne to control the heat level.
- You can substitute shrimp with grilled fish or tofu for variation.
- Slaw can be made a few hours ahead to let flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg