Description
Flavor-packed Spicy Shrimp Tacos with a zesty Cilantro Lime Slaw, combining succulent shrimp with bright flavors for a perfect meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb Jumbo shrimp
- 16 Corn tortillas
- 2 cups Green cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups Purple cabbage, shredded
- 2 Avocados
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Avocado oil
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare the cilantro lime slaw by mixing shredded cabbages, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Make the avocado crema using a food processor to blend avocados, garlic, cilantro, spices, and lime juice until smooth.
- Season shrimp with spices and sear in a non-stick skillet with avocado oil until cooked through.
- Heat corn tortillas on another skillet until warm and pliable.
- Assemble tacos by spreading avocado crema on tortillas and topping with slaw and shrimp.
Notes
Using fresh shrimp and veggies enhances flavor. Don’t overcook shrimp; aim for pink and opaque without rubberiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg