Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw Delight Your Taste Buds!
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a delicious and refreshing dish that combines succulent shrimp marinated in cilantro and lime, served in soft tortillas with a creamy slaw for added crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together cabbage, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and cayenne pepper to make the slaw.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp on the tortillas and topping with creamy slaw.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the slaw.
- These tacos can be served with avocado slices or salsa for extra flavor.
- Leftover shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg