Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos: Easy Recipe with Creamy Slaw
Enjoy these flavorful Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos topped with a creamy slaw for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with lime juice and cilantro. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine cabbage, mayonnaise, sugar, and rice vinegar to make the slaw.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp until opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp and slaw in tortillas, and top with avocado slices.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add spices like cumin or paprika to the shrimp.
- Use lime wedges for garnishing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Cilantro, Lime, Shrimp, Tacos, Creamy Slaw