Description
These Honey Lime Cilantro Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw and Avocado are a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors, wrapped in a soft tortilla and drizzled with extra sauciness.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lime (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
The Rest
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Avocado, sliced
- 8 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour)
- Extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Shrimp: Pat dry shrimp and season. Cook in a skillet until opaque. Add lime zest, juice, honey, and cilantro.
- Slaw: Combine cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss to coat.
- Assembly: Warm tortillas, add slaw, shrimp, sauce, avocado, and lime. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Refer to the post for ingredient substitutions, tips, and FAQs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Tacos
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: Approx. 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 165mg