Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw (Printable Version)
Succulent shrimp and tangy cabbage blend on warm tortillas for a fresh and vibrant dish.
# What You Need:
→ For the Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
09 - Juice of 1/2 lime
→ For the Cabbage Slaw
10 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
11 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
12 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
13 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
14 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
15 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
16 - 1 tbsp lime juice
17 - 1 tsp honey
18 - 1/4 tsp salt
19 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ For Serving
20 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
21 - Lime wedges
22 - Sliced jalapeños (optional)
23 - Extra cilantro (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Add shrimp, tossing to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Add green and red cabbage, red onion, and cilantro. Toss well to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
05 - Layer shrimp and cabbage slaw in each tortilla. Garnish with lime wedges, jalapeños, and extra cilantro as desired.
06 - Serve immediately while shrimp and tortillas are warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between warm, spiced shrimp and cool, crisp slaw is what keeps you coming back for seconds
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when takeout sounds tempting but you want something so much better
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery and disappointing, so keep a close eye and remove them from heat as soon as they turn opaque
- The slaw needs at least 15 minutes in the fridge to soften slightly and let the flavors meld together
03 -
- Pat the shrimp completely dry before marinating so the spices actually stick instead of sliding off
- Let the slaw sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to soften the cabbage slightly