Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw
Spicy Shrimp Tacos are filled with juicy seasoned shrimp and creamy garlic cilantro lime slaw.Ready in only 25 minutes.Perfect for easy weeknight dinners and taco nights.
Ingredients
Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup water if needed
Shrimp Taco Spice Mix
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
For the Tacos
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 –3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Blend the oil, green onions, cilantro, garlic, salt, lime juice, sour cream, and water until mostly smooth.
- Toss enough sauce with the shredded cabbage to lightly coat it, creating the garlic cilantro lime slaw. Reserve the remaining sauce.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Combine the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt.
- Coat the shrimp evenly with the spice mixture.
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the shrimp for 5–8 minutes, turning occasionally until pink and fully cooked.
- Warm the tortillas.
- Spread mashed avocado onto each tortilla.
- Top with the slaw, followed by the seasoned shrimp.
- Finish the Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cotija cheese, extra shrimp taco sauce, and fresh lime wedges.
Notes
- Add diced tomatoes or pickled onions for more freshness.
- Fresh mango or pineapple makes a delicious topping.
- Serve with Mexican rice, black beans, or grilled corn.
- Double the shrimp taco sauce for dipping vegetables or fries.