Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos
Zesty shrimp, creamy lime slaw, and fresh avocado wrapped in warm tortillas—these tacos are bursting with bold, bright flavor in every bite.
Equipment
- - Skillet
- Mixing bowls
- - Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- - Tongs
Ingredients
- **For the Shrimp:**
- - 1 lb wild-caught shrimp peeled and deveined
- - ½ tsp salt
- - ½ tsp black pepper
- - 1 tsp smoked paprika
- - 1 tsp garlic powder
- - 1 tsp chili powder
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 2 tbsp butter
- - 1 tsp lime zest
- - 2 tbsp lime juice
- - 2 tbsp honey
- - ½ bunch fresh cilantro chopped
- **For the Creamy Slaw:**
- - 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- - ½ bunch fresh cilantro chopped
- - ½ cup Greek yogurt
- - 2 tbsp lime juice
- **Additional:**
- - 8 small tortillas corn or flour
- - 1 avocado sliced
- - Lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix shrimp marinade ingredients in a bowl. Toss shrimp in marinade. Let sit while prepping slaw.
- In a bowl, mix cabbage, cilantro, yogurt, and lime juice for slaw. Chill in fridge.
- Heat butter in a skillet. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
- Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave.
- Assemble tacos with shrimp, slaw, avocado, and lime juice.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice and cilantro for best results.
- Add hot sauce or cheese if desired.
- Add hot sauce or cheese if desired.