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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy flavorful shrimp tacos topped with a fresh cilantro lime slaw for a vibrant and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5 pounds jumbo shrimp, (cooked, peeled and deveined)
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 unit juice of half a lime
  • 1 teaspoon oil

Tortillas

  • 8 units corn tortillas

Slaw

  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 0.25 cup finely diced fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lime juice of one lime ((about 1-2 tbsp))
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • to taste freshly ground pepper

Additional toppings

  • 1 unit avocado
  • to taste cheese (try Cojita cheese)
  • to taste additional cilantro
  • to taste lime juice

Instructions 

  • Pat the shrimp dry and toss with spices and lime juice.
  • Heat oil and cook shrimp for 5-8 minutes until done.
  • Mix shredded cabbage, carrot, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make slaw.
  • Warm tortillas, then assemble tacos with avocado, shrimp, slaw, cheese, cilantro, and lime juice.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro on top.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: shrimp, slaw, tacos