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
- to taste freshly ground pepper
- 8 corn tortillas corn tortillas
Garnishes
- to taste mashed avocado
- to taste Cotija cheese
- additional fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- to taste 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, and honey; toss to coat.
- Warm tortillas, then assemble tacos with avocado, shrimp, slaw, cheese, and garnishes.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro on top before serving.