Description
Make simple, fresh shrimp tacos topped with a zesty cabbage slaw.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, and black pepper to make the slaw dressing.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cabbage with the dressing. Toss to coat evenly.
- Warm the tortillas according to package directions.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the cooked shrimp onto each warm tortilla. Top the shrimp with the zesty cabbage slaw.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the shrimp instead of pan-frying.
- Use pre-shredded coleslaw mix to save prep time.
- Add a dash of hot sauce to the slaw dressing for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 180