Ingredients
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– ½ teaspoon chili powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 8 small corn tortillas
– For the Creamy Slaw:
– 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
– 1 cup carrots, shredded
– ½ cup mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creating Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw is straightforward and satisfying when you follow these steps:
1. Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp, toss to coat, and let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Prepare the Slaw: In another bowl, mix shredded cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, honey, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until well combined, then set aside.
3. Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until pink and cooked through.
4. Warm the Tortillas: In a separate pan, lightly warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
5. Assemble the Tacos: On each tortilla, place a few shrimp, top with creamy slaw, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
6. Serve: Serve immediately while warm, with lime wedges on the side for added zest.
These easy-to-follow steps will have you creating mouth-watering Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 25g