Description
These Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw are a flavor explosion in every bite. The zesty garlic cilantro lime sauce pairs perfectly with the seasoned shrimp and crunchy cabbage slaw, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. Top it off with creamy avocado and tangy Cotija cheese for a delightful taco experience.
Ingredients
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Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce:
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup water (if needed, to thin sauce)
Shrimp Taco Spice Mix:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Stuff for the Shrimp Tacos:
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 2–3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- 2 avocados
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sauce: Pulse all the sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender until mostly smooth. Add water if needed to thin.
- Slaw: Toss some of the sauce (not all) with the cabbage. Save the remaining sauce for topping.
- Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry, coat with spice mix, and sauté in a skillet until cooked through.
- Assembly: Layer avocado, slaw, shrimp, Cotija cheese, lime wedges, and extra sauce on tortillas for serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice levels to suit your preference.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings like salsa or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
