Description

Experience the taste of the coast with these succulent shrimp tacos topped with a creamy slaw. Bursting with fresh flavors and delightful textures, these tacos are perfect for any gathering or a quick weeknight meal. Imagine tender shrimp paired with zesty lime and crunchy cabbage, all wrapped in soft tortillas. This dish is not only easy to prepare but will also transport you straight to sunny shores.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
8 soft corn or flour tortillas
2 cups shredded green cabbage
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream
Hot sauce to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
2. Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
3. Make the Creamy Slaw: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, shredded cabbage, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Warm Taco Shells: Heat taco shells in a dry skillet for about one minute on each side until warm.
5. Assemble Tacos: Fill each taco shell with cooked shrimp and top generously with creamy slaw. Drizzle with additional lime juice if desired.
6. Serve: Enjoy your delicious shrimp tacos warm right away!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: For added spice, mix chopped jalapeños into the slaw or sprinkle cayenne pepper on shrimp before cooking. Feel free to customize your slaw by adding carrots or radishes for extra crunch. Store leftover shrimp and slaw separately in airtight containers for up to two days.