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Easy Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Slaw

Quick, Flavorful Shrimp Tacos Ready in Under 30 Minutes

4servings
20 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Easy Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Slaw

About this recipe

These easy shrimp tacos feature perfectly seasoned shrimp paired with a crunchy, fresh slaw and a zesty avocado crema. Ideal for a fast weeknight dinner, these tacos deliver bright flavors and textures in every bite. Serve these crowd-pleasers with lime wedges and your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. 1

    Toss shrimp with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque.

  3. 3

    Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, mix red cabbage, tomatoes, and red onion.

  5. 5

    Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla, and topping with cabbage slaw, avocado slices, and cilantro.

  6. 6

    Drizzle with sour cream and serve with lime wedges.

Chef's tip

For a spicier version, add some jalapeño slices to the slaw or top with hot sauce.

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