Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw (Printer-friendly)
Flavorful shrimp paired with crisp cabbage slaw in warm tortillas for a fresh and easy meal.
# What you'll need:
→ For the Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
09 - Juice of 1/2 lime
→ For the Cabbage Slaw
10 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
11 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
12 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
13 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
14 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
15 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
16 - 1 tbsp lime juice
17 - 1 tsp honey
18 - 1/4 tsp salt
19 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
20 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
21 - Lime wedges
22 - Sliced jalapeños (optional)
23 - Extra cilantro (optional)
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Add shrimp, tossing to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Add green and red cabbage, red onion, and cilantro. Toss well to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
05 - To assemble, layer shrimp and cabbage slaw in each tortilla. Garnish with lime wedges, jalapeños, and extra cilantro as desired.
06 - Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between warm spiced shrimp and cool crisp slaw is pure magic
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes including prep
- The slaw gets better as it sits so you can make it ahead
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery fast so pull them from heat as soon as they turn opaque
- Let the slaw sit for at least 15 minutes so the cabbage softens slightly and flavors meld
03 -
- Pat shrimp completely dry before marinating for better sear and flavor adhesion
- Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for those gorgeous caramelized edges