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Easy Shrimp Tacos

Easy Shrimp Tacos

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Sweet and tangy cilantro shrimp, buttery avocado, and creamy cilantro lime slaw wrapped in warm tortillas pure taco bliss in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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Shrimp

  • 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper
  • 1 tsp each smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp lime zest (from 1 lime)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice (from that same lime)
  • 2 tbsp 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 tbsp lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • Avocado, sliced
  • 8 (6-inch) tortillas (corn or flour)
  • Extra lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder. Toss to coat.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp in batches for 90 seconds per side until opaque and lightly browned.
  3. Reduce heat to low, add butter, lime zest, lime juice, and honey. Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats shrimp. Stir in chopped cilantro.
  4. For slaw: Toss cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt in a bowl until lightly coated.
  5. Warm tortillas. Add slaw, 4–6 shrimp, drizzle with sauce, and top with avocado slices. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Use corn tortillas for gluten-free tacos.
  • Swap Greek yogurt with mayo or sour cream for a richer slaw.
  • Double the sauce if you like extra drizzling.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Tacos
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican