Shrimp Tacos Recipe (with Lime Crema Slaw)
These delicious shrimp tacos are filled with juicy shrimp and a zesty lime crema slaw for a perfect crunch. Elevate your taco and weeknight dinner game!
Servings: 6 tacos
Ingredients
- 6 small soft corn tortillas
- 1 pound cooked shrimp thawed, tails removed, and dried off
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the rub:
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
For the lime crema & slaw:
- 1 medium savoy cabbage or sub napa cabbage, thinly sliced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 limes zested & juiced (plus extra lime wedges to garnish)
- 4 large garlic cloves minced
- Salt & pepper
Garnishes:
- Cotija cheese to garnish
- Cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- For the lime crema: mix together sour cream, lime zest and juice, minced garlic, and salt and pepper in a bowl.
- For the slaw: add thinly sliced cabbage, onion, and half of the lime crema to a large bowl. Toss until combined.
- For the shrimp: mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Add shrimp, and toss until coated. Preheat a large skillet with 3 tablespoons vegetable oil over high heat. Add shrimp and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp looks caramelized.
- For assembly: add shrimp to corn tortillas. Top with dressed slaw. Add a teaspoon or so more of lime crema on top of the slaw. Garnish with cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve with extra lime wedges.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1taco | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1864IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 1mg