Description
These shrimp tacos with slaw are bright, crunchy, and packed with flavor—quick-seared shrimp topped with creamy lime slaw for an easy weeknight win.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
Slaw:
- 3 cups shredded coleslaw mix
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings (optional):
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix slaw ingredients in a separate bowl until coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet 15–20 seconds per side.
- Assemble tacos with shrimp, slaw, and toppings. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Spicy option: Add hot sauce to the slaw or a pinch of cayenne to shrimp.
- Make-ahead: Mix slaw dressing up to 3 days ahead; toss with slaw right before serving.
- Tools: Large skillet, mixing bowls, citrus juicer (optional).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired