Shrimp Tacos With Slaw (Printable)
Seasoned shrimp with crisp slaw in warm tortillas
# 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 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)
# Directions:
01 - Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Combine green and red cabbage, carrots, and cilantro in a large bowl. Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Refrigerate until needed.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
04 - Place a generous spoonful of slaw on each warmed tortilla, top with shrimp, and garnish with extra cilantro or jalapeños if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast between warm, spiced shrimp and cool, tangy slaw hits every satisfaction button at once
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon cooking
02 -
- Do not crowd your pan when cooking the shrimp or they will steam instead of sear, and nobody wants rubbery shrimp
- The slaw needs at least 15 minutes in the fridge to let the flavors marry, so make it first
03 -
- Pat your shrimp really dry before seasoning them, and they will get a much better sear
- Warm your tortillas directly over a gas flame for those authentic charred spots that add so much flavor