Description
A vibrantMexican-style slaw featuring tender garlic-lime shrimp, crisp cabbage, and a tangy creamy sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe balances smoky, spicy, and fresh flavors with a customizable heat level.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper
6 cups shredded cabbage (red and green)
½ cup chopped cilantro
3 limes (juiced)
1 tsp salt
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tbsp lime juice
½ tsp chili powder
pinch black pepper
Instructions
1. Toss shrimp with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt. Cook in a hot skillet until pink and opaque, 2-3 minutes per side
2. While shrimp cooks, combine cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a large bowl. Let rest 10-15 minutes to develop flavor
3. Whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, and pepper to make sauce. Adjust consistency if needed
4. Serve shrimp on warm corn tortillas with taco slaw and sauce
5. Add extra hot sauce or sriracha to customize spiciness
Notes
Shrimp can be substituted with 1 lb cod fillets for a different variation
Letting the slaw rest is crucial for optimal flavor distribution
Use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas for a lighter option
Add sliced ripe avocado or diced tomatoes for extra richness
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: DINNER
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 130mg