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Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Spiced shrimp tacos with a crunchy cilantro lime slaw and creamy chipotle sauce. Light, fresh, and ready in 20 minutes — these beat any fish taco stand.
Prep 10 min
Cook 8 min
Total 18 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Make the slaw and sauce
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- For chipotle sauce: ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo (minced)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Step 2 — Cook the shrimp
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
Step 3 — Assemble
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas (warmed)
- Lime wedges
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- 1
Make the slaw and sauce
Toss coleslaw mix with cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Let sit while you cook the shrimp. For chipotle sauce, mix sour cream, minced chipotles, lime juice, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust heat level.
- 2
Cook the shrimp
Toss shrimp with olive oil and all the spices. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Do not overcook.
- 3
Assemble the tacos
Warm tortillas. Top each with a spoonful of slaw, several shrimp, and a drizzle of chipotle sauce. Serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado.
Nutrition per serving: 370 cal · 34g protein · 28g carbs · 12g fat · 4g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
