Description
These shrimp tacos with creamy slaw combine spicy, seasoned shrimp with a tangy, crunchy slaw. They are fast, ready in 15 minutes, and perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon taco seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with taco seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, taco seasoning, salt, and cayenne in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Combine coleslaw mix and cilantro in a large bowl. Add most of the sauce and toss to coat; reserve some sauce for drizzling.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 minutes per side until opaque and slightly golden. Remove from heat.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 10 seconds per side until soft.
- Fill each tortilla with a few shrimp, creamy slaw, and a drizzle of reserved sauce.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- Cook shrimp to an internal temperature of 145°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired