Shrimp Tacos with Slaw

⏱️ 15 min 👥 6 servings 📊 Easy
American main course
Shrimp Tacos with Slaw
Nutrition per Serving
385
Calories
20g
Protein
21g
Carbs
25g
Fat

This homemade Shrimp Taco Recipe with Slaw and a creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce is a KEEPER. The juicy shrimp are stacked on a bed of the crunchy slaw and topped with avocado, tomatoes and the sauce.

📝 Ingredients

  • 6-8 medium tortillas, or desired size
  • 1 lb raw shrimp
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp oil (olive or canola)
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1/2 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp sour cream
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • lemon juice, to top, optional
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 1/3 cup cubed tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp feta cheese, optional

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the cilantro lime sauce.
  2. 2Finely shred the green cabbage and red cabbage. Add some of the dressing and mix until well combined.
  3. 3Cube the avocado and tomatoes.
  4. 4Season the shrimp with taco seasoning.
  5. 5In a skillet, heat oil and butter until hot. Once hot add the shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
  6. 6Warm the tortillas. Assemble: Add the cabbage slaw, shrimp, avocado, tomatoes. Drizzle with more cilantro lime sauce and fresh lime juice.
  7. 7Enjoy!

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by valentinascorner.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.