Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw
    DinnerMexicanNut-FreeHigh-Protein

    Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw

    The BEST Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw - ready in about 30 minutes and loaded with flavor and texture. SO YUM!

    Prep Time
    20 min
    Cook Time
    10 min
    Total Time
    30 min
    Servings
    4
    Difficulty
    hard

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    Ingredients

    • 0.25 cup oil
    • 0.50 cup chopped green onions
    • 0.50 cup cilantro leaves
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 0.50 tsp salt
    • 1 to taste juice of 2 limes
    • 0.50 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
    • 0.25 cup water (if needed, to thin sauce)
    • 2 tsp each chili powder and cumin
    • 0.50 tsp each onion powder and garlic powder
    • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
    • 1 tsp coarse sea salt
    • 1 piece lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
    • 2 piece -3 cups shredded green cabbage
    • 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
    • 2 piece avocados
    • 0.25 cup Cotija cheese
    • 1 to taste lime wedges for serving

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Pulse all the sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender until mostly smooth. Add water if needed to thin.

    2. 2

      Toss some of the sauce (not all) with the cabbage. We’ll use the leftover sauce to top the tacos.

    3. 3

      Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss the shrimp in a small bowl with the spice mix to get it coated. Heat a drizzle of oil a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp to the hot pan and sauté for 5-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through.

    4. 4

      For the prettiest and easiest-to-eat assembly, go in this order: smashed avocado, slaw, and shrimp. Finish with Cotjia cheese, lime wedges, and extra sauce.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Serving

    426
    Calories
    27.9g
    Protein
    34.5g
    Carbs
    21.7g
    Fat

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