Shrimp Tacos With Slaw (Printable)
Savory seasoned shrimp with crisp tangy slaw in warm tortillas—a fresh and satisfying meal ready in under half an hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large raw 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 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Slaw
08 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
09 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
10 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
11 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
13 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
14 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
15 - 1 tsp honey
16 - 1/4 tsp salt
17 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Assembly
18 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
19 - Lime wedges for serving
20 - Extra cilantro or sliced jalapeños (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat and let stand for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
02 - Toss green and red cabbage, carrots, and cilantro in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until smooth. Pour dressing over vegetable mixture and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange marinated shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding. Sear for 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout. Remove from heat immediately.
04 - Place a generous portion of slaw onto each warmed tortilla. Arrange cooked shrimp over slaw. Garnish with additional cilantro or sliced jalapeños if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The whole thing comes together in under thirty minutes but tastes like you spent all day planning
- That hot and cold combo—spicy shrimp meets crisp slaw—is absolute magic
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp is rubbery and sad—pull them the second they turn pink and opaque
- The slaw actually gets better if it sits for a bit, so make it first and let it hang out while you cook the shrimp
03 -
- Dry your shrimp thoroughly with paper towels before marinating—wet shrimp steam instead of sear
- Warm your tortillas directly over a gas flame for those authentic charred spots