Description
Discover how to make delicious Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw! This easy recipe is perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 454 g (1 lb) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 5 ml (1 tsp) each chili powder, cumin, and paprika
- 5 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) light sour cream
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) water
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 25 ml (1/4 tsp) salt + more to taste, as needed
- juice of 2 limes
- 470-710 g (2-3 cups) shredded green cabbage, to save time, use a bag of thinly shredded cabbage
- 1 package tortillas, corn or flour, medium-sized white corn tortillas work best
- fresh cilantro for topping
- lime wedges
- 1-2 avocados, sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt. Dry the shrimp with paper towels, then mix them with the spices in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate while you make the slaw.
- Place the sour cream, vegetable oil, water, cilantro leaves, garlic, salt, and lime juice in a food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.
- Mix about 1/2 cup of the creamy sauce with the shredded cabbage until well combined, creating a slaw. Reserve the remaining sauce for topping the tacos or for a salad dressing.
- In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp in the hot skillet for 5-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are pink and opaque.
- Warm the tortillas in an ungreased skillet for around 15 seconds on each side, or heat 4-6 tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds by placing them between two damp paper towels.
- To assemble the tacos, place shrimp, a generous portion of slaw, and fresh avocado slices in the tortillas. Drizzle with extra sauce and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the shrimp in the spice mixture for 30 minutes before cooking for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust the cream sauce to your liking with additional lime juice or salt if desired.
- Save time by using pre-shredded cabbage for the slaw.
