Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos: Easy Recipe with Creamy Slaw
Enjoy delicious cilantro lime shrimp tacos topped with creamy slaw, sure to impress your friends and family.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Tacos
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, lime juice, and cilantro. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they’re pink and cooked through.
- In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the slaw dressing.
- Add shredded cabbage to the dressing and mix well.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet for 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp in tortillas and topping with creamy slaw.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced avocado or lime wedges when serving.
- Try using different types of seafood for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos, Easy Recipe, Creamy Slaw