Description
Shrimp tacos with cabbage slaw are a flavorful and vibrant dish that brings a taste of the coast to your table. Juicy, seasoned shrimp are nestled in warm tortillas and topped with a crunchy, zesty cabbage slaw, creating a delightful balance of textures and flavors. These tacos are perfect for Taco Tuesdays or quick weeknight dinners and can be customized to suit any palate. With easy preparation and fresh ingredients, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- In another bowl, mix shredded green and red cabbage with lime juice and salt.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Sriracha until smooth.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Layer cabbage slaw on each tortilla followed by sautéed shrimp. Drizzle with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg