Description
These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos deliver everything I love about coastal cooking bright, zesty, quick to make, and undeniably joyful. Each bite is a contrast of hot shrimp glazed in citrusy honey-lime butter and cool, creamy slaw, tucked inside a warm tortilla.
Ingredients
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For the shrimp:
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 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
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped (for slaw)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice (for slaw)
- Pinch of salt (for slaw)
- 8 small (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle on salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder. Toss to coat evenly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 90 seconds per side, until opaque with golden edges.
- Lower heat. Add butter, lime zest and juice, and honey. Stir gently and let the sauce bubble and thicken for 2–3 minutes. Stir in cilantro and remove from heat.
- In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss until just coated.
- Warm tortillas by heating them over a gas flame or in a skillet. Stack and wrap in a towel to keep warm.
- In each tortilla, layer slaw, 4–6 shrimp, a spoonful of sauce, avocado slices, and an extra squeeze of lime.
Notes
Use wild-caught shrimp for best flavor, and fresh lime juice and zest for brightness. Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream, dairy-free yogurt, or mayo. Add cayenne for spice or shredded lettuce if cabbage isn't on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
