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Healthy Shrimp Tacos with Slaw

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Description

Healthy shrimp tacos combine a delightful mix of flavors and textures while remaining light and nutritious, featuring plump shrimp, crunchy slaw, and creamy avocado.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, cleaned and deveined
  • Corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix (green and purple cabbage, carrots)
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • Shrimp taco sauce (made from mayonnaise, lime juice, and spices)
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook shrimp in a skillet over medium heat until pink and opaque.
  3. Warm tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
  4. In another bowl, mix coleslaw with a bit of lime juice, salt, and cilantro.
  5. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp in a tortilla, adding slaw, avocado, and shrimp taco sauce.
  6. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Experiment with different toppings for variety.