Description
These shrimp tacos feature juicy, spiced shrimp sautéed to perfection and topped with a creamy cilantro lime sauce and crunchy slaw. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner, they combine vibrant flavors and textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed, fresh or frozen and thawed)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Tortillas
- 6 to 8 corn or flour tortillas
Cilantro Lime Taco Sauce and Slaw
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (peeled)
- ½ small jalapeno (seeds and membranes removed)
- ¼ cup tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Zest and juice of 1 large or 2 very small limes (about 2 teaspoons zest and 3 tablespoons juice)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (or slaw mix)
Garnishes (Optional)
- Avocados
- Cilantro
- Sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Lime wedges
- Mango salsa
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: Rinse and pat the shrimp dry, then transfer to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with ½ tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, chipotle chili, cumin, and kosher salt. Toss to coat evenly and let rest while preparing the sauce and slaw.
- Prepare Sauce and Slaw: In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, combine Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, lime zest, and lime juice. Process until smooth and taste to adjust seasonings if needed. Place shredded cabbage in a mixing bowl and toss with about ½ cup of the sauce. Add more sauce if a creamier slaw is desired. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat the remaining ½ tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and sauté until cooked through and no longer translucent, about 4 minutes. Avoid overcooking. Immediately transfer shrimp to a plate.
- Warm Tortillas and Assemble Tacos: If desired, warm tortillas in the microwave covered with a damp towel or in a 250 degrees F oven while shrimp cooks. Fill each tortilla with shrimp, top generously with slaw, add extra sauce, a squeeze of lime juice, and any additional desired garnishes. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp to keep them juicy and tender.
- The sauce doubles as a creamy dressing for the slaw and a topping for the tacos; adjust quantity to taste.
- Warming tortillas before assembling enhances flavor and texture.
- Optional garnishes like avocado, cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges, and mango salsa add extra freshness and flavor variety.
- Using fresh lime zest and juice brightens the sauce with authentic citrus tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
