Description
Delicious and vibrant Shrimp Tacos with a crunchy cabbage slaw, featuring a flavorful marinade and creamy lime dressing—a perfect quick meal for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Marinade
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Cabbage Slaw
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- Lime wedges
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Extra cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp, tossing well to coat them evenly. Let the shrimp marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare the Cabbage Slaw: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth. Add shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro. Toss everything together until well combined, then refrigerate the slaw until ready to use.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the marinated shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn opaque and are cooked through. Remove the skillet from heat once done.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the corn or flour tortillas using a dry skillet over medium heat or briefly in the microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: To assemble each taco, layer a few cooked shrimp and a generous amount of cabbage slaw inside each warmed tortilla. Garnish with lime wedges, sliced jalapeños, and extra cilantro if desired.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the shrimp tacos fresh to enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures at their best.
Notes
- Marinating the shrimp for at least 10 minutes enhances the flavor but avoid marinating too long to prevent the shrimp from becoming tough.
- Use either corn or flour tortillas depending on your preference; warming them makes them more flexible and flavorful.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños according to your heat preference or omit for a milder taco.
- The cabbage slaw can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated to save time during preparation.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based alternative or use more mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: shrimp tacos, cabbage slaw, seafood tacos, easy shrimp recipe, quick dinner, Mexican tacos, healthy tacos
