Shrimp Tacos Cabbage Slaw Lime (Printer-friendly)
Spiced shrimp combined with fresh cabbage slaw and tangy lime crema served in soft tortillas.
# What you'll need:
→ For the Shrimp
01 - 1 lb raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Cabbage Slaw
09 - 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
10 - 1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 small carrot, julienned
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
13 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
14 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
16 - 1 teaspoon honey
17 - Pinch of salt and pepper
→ For the Lime Crema
18 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
19 - Zest of 1 lime
20 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
21 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ For Serving
22 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
23 - Extra lime wedges
24 - Sliced jalapeños
25 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# Method:
01 - Combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Toss to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate while preparing the slaw.
02 - Combine green and red cabbage, carrot, and cilantro in a large bowl. Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to use.
03 - Mix sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside until assembly.
04 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until opaque and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread a spoonful of lime crema onto each warmed tortilla. Top with cabbage slaw and a few shrimp. Garnish with extra cilantro, jalapeños, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between warm spiced shrimp and cool crisp slaw is pure magic in every bite
- You get restaurant quality tacos with minimal effort and maximum reward
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp become rubbery and sad, so watch closely and remove them as soon as they turn pink and opaque
- Letting the slaw sit for even 10 minutes makes it more flavorful and perfectly tender-crisp
03 -
- Pat shrimp completely dry before marinating so the spices stick better and they sear rather than steam
- Use a microplane to get the most flavorful lime zest without any bitter pith