Experience a flavor explosion with these shrimp tacos, featuring perfectly seasoned shrimp, crunchy creamy slaw, and fresh lime—all wrapped in warm tortillas!
Author:Maya
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
Category:Main
Method:Sautéing
Cuisine:Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
8 soft corn or flour tortillas
Optional toppings: sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, hot sauce
Instructions
Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
In a bowl, combine shrimp with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Squeeze fresh lime juice over cooked shrimp.
In a separate bowl, mix together shredded cabbage, grated carrots, mayonnaise (or yogurt), lime juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave until pliable.
Lay a tortilla flat and add a layer of creamy slaw.
Top with cooked shrimp and any optional toppings like avocado or cilantro.