Name: Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 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); 2 teaspoons each chili powder and cumin; 1/2 teaspoon each onion powder and garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste); 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 1 lb. large 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

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw

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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw are a vibrant and flavorful dish that will elevate any dinner table. Ready in just 30 minutes, these tacos combine succulent shrimp seasoned with bold spices and a refreshing slaw made with garlic, cilantro, and zesty lime juice. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe allows for customization to suit different taste preferences. Whether served as a quick meal or at a lively get-together, these tacos promise to impress everyone at the table.

Author: Emma
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
Category: Main
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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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)
2 teaspoons each chili powder and cumin
1/2 teaspoon each onion powder and garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1 lb. large 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

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Instructions

In a food processor or blender, blend oil, green onions, cilantro, garlic, salt, lime juice until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if necessary.
Toss shredded cabbage with some of the sauce in a large bowl; set aside.
Pat shrimp dry and coat with chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and sea salt.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté the seasoned shrimp for 5–8 minutes until pink and cooked through.
Assemble tacos by layering smashed avocado, slaw, and cooked shrimp in tortillas; drizzle remaining sauce on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
Calories: 410
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 150mg

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