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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw

Savor the Best Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw

Enjoy delicious Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw, ready in 30 minutes and perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Wild-Caught Shrimp Fresh or thawed for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances natural flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Convenient seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adds spice
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 2 tablespoon Butter Adds richness
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest Brightens the dish
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Balancing sweetness
  • ½ cup Fresh Cilantro Reserve half for slaw
For the Creamy Slaw
  • 2 cups Shredded Green Cabbage
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt Creamy base
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice For brightness
For the Tortillas
  • 8 tortillas Tortillas Corn or flour, gluten-free if desired

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté for 3 minutes until opaque.
  3. Lower heat, add butter, lime zest, lime juice, and honey. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  4. In a bowl, mix cabbage, reserved cilantro, Greek yogurt, and lime juice. Add a pinch of salt and combine.
  5. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft.
  6. Assemble tacos by adding slaw, shrimp, and avocado to each tortilla.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use wild-caught shrimp. Adjust lime juice and honey for desired taste balance.

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