Description
A vibrant and easy recipe for cilantro lime shrimp tacos topped with creamy slaw, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (from 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from that same lime)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 whole lime)
- Avocado, sliced
- 8 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour)
- Extra lime wedges, for serving
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Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, mix salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder. Toss the shrimp in this spice mix.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- 3. Add lime zest, lime juice, honey, and chopped cilantro, cooking for an additional minute. Remove from heat.
- 4. In a separate bowl, combine shredded cabbage, Greek yogurt, and lime juice. Stir in remaining cilantro. Mix well.
- 5. Warm the tortillas. To build each taco, place a spoonful of slaw on a tortilla, top with the shrimp, and finish with avocado slices. Serve with extra lime wedges.