Description
Shrimp tacos with cilantro slaw are a flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp with a refreshing slaw.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 jalapeño, minced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- In a separate bowl, mix cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, and jalapeño to make the slaw.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on tortillas and topping with cilantro slaw.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate shrimp for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Try adding avocado or mango for added texture.
- Garnish with lime wedges for a fresh finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp tacos, cilantro slaw, seafood tacos, Mexican cuisine