Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos: Easy Recipe with Creamy Slaw
A delicious and easy recipe for cilantro lime shrimp tacos topped with creamy slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix cabbage, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp and slaw in each tortilla.
- Serve with extra lime wedges and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced jalapeños to the tacos.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, Easy Recipe, Creamy Slaw