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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw

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A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring seasoned shrimp and a tangy creamy slaw.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional for richness)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream or plant-based yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (for slaw)
  • Avocado, sliced, for garnish
  • 8 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour)
  • Extra lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry and toss with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1.5 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Avoid crowding the pan.
  4. Reduce heat, stir in butter, lime zest, lime juice, and honey; spoon glaze over shrimp for 30 seconds and remove from heat.
  5. In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage and finely chopped cilantro.
  6. Whisk Greek yogurt with lime juice, a pinch of salt, and pepper; toss dressing with cabbage until evenly coated.
  7. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over low flame until pliable.
  8. Place a spoonful of slaw on each tortilla and top with 4 to 5 shrimp, avocado slices, and more cilantro; squeeze fresh lime over tacos and serve immediately.

Notes

If shrimp are frozen, thaw completely and pat dry. Use corn tortillas for a more traditional taco or flour tortillas for a softer wrap.

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Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/cilantro-lime-shrimp-tacos/