Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw
Shrimp tacos with creamy slaw made with seasoned shrimp, cilantro lime slaw, avocado, and queso fresco. A quick and easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Fish + Seafood, Tacos + Tostadas
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwest
Keyword: shrimp tacos, shrimp tacos with creamy slaw, shrimp tacos with slaw
Servings: 4 servings
Slaw
- 4 cups shredded cabbage red, green, or a mix of both
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 of a jalapeño seeded, deveined and diced
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 2% or whole milk Greek yogurt are best
- 1-2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 8 corn tortillas warmed
- Crumbled queso fresco and avocado for toppings
Combine the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add in the shrimp and a tablespoon of lime juice. Stir until the shrimp are coated. Set aside while you make the slaw.
Add the shredded cabbage, cilantro, jalapeño, and green onions to a large bowl. In a small bowl or measuring glass, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pour half of the dressing over the slaw and stir together. Taste for seasoning and add more of the dressing as needed.
Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the bottom and add in the shrimp. Spread them out into a single layer and let them cook for 2-3 minutes before stirring.
Toss the shrimp around in the pan and cook another 1-3 minutes or until they are opaque and curled into a 'c' shape. Remove the pan from the heat.
To assemble, add some of the slaw to warmed corn tortillas and top with the shrimp. Add crumbled queso fresco, diced avocado, and any of the remaining slaw dressing to the top. Serve with lime wedges.
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 1139mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g