Easy Shrimp Tacos With Zesty Lime Slaw

Looking for the perfect weeknight meal that’s ready in 30 minutes? Give these Easy Shrimp Tacos With Zesty Lime Slaw a try!

Easy Shrimp Tacos With Zesty Lime Slaw

I have a huge love relationship with shrimp tacos. Grilled, fried, it really doesn’t matter, I’ll eat it anyway made. These tasty tacos were a HUGE hit with my entire family so I’m very excited to share this recipe with you all.

Perfectly seasoned grilled shrimp, cilantro avocado crema, and a zesty tangy slaw give these tacos the perfect crunch. Let’s take a look at what you’ll need.

Make-Ahead

The zesty slaw can be made a day before and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.  The avocado crema can be made in the morning and stored in the fridge until ready to eat.

Easy Shrimp Tacos With Zesty Lime Slaw

Ingredients

  • Peeled, deveined, tail-off shrimp
  • Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Chili powder
  • Onion powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Avocado oil
  • Corn tortillas or grain-free tortillas
  • Radishes
  • Cilantro
  • Lime juice and zest

Zesty Slaw

  • Cabbage
  • Lime juice and zest
  • Oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • Olive oil

Cilantro Avocado Crema

  • Plain coconut yogurt or any yogurt of choice
  • 2 avocados
  • Lime juice and zest
  • Cilantro
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • garlic

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Easy Shrimp Tacos With Zesty Lime Slaw

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I hope you give this tasty dish a try. If you do, let me know what you think by commenting below!

Natalie

Easy Shrimp Tacos With Zesty Lime Slaw

Easy Shrimp Tacos With Zesty Lime Slaw

Easy Shrimp Tacos With Zesty Lime Slaw

Looking for the perfect weeknight meal that’s ready in 30 minutes? Give these Easy Shrimp Tacos With Zesty Lime Slaw a try! It's dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo-modified.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • SHRIMP
  • lb peeled deveined, tail-off shrimp
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 lime zested
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 14 corn tortillas or grain-free tortillas
  • Toppings: radishes cilantro, lime juice and zest
  • ZESTY SLAW
  • 1/2 head cabbage shredded
  • 1.5 limes juiced and zest
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • CILANTRO AVOCADO CREMA
  • 3 tbsp plain coconut yogurt or nay yogurt of choice
  • 2 avocados
  • 2 lime juiced
  • 1 lime zested
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 garlic clove

Instructions
 

  • In a mini food processor, add all the crema ingredients together and blend. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add all of the zesty slaw ingredients and toss. Set aside.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet on medium high heat. Pat the shrimp fry with a paper towel to remove any moisture. Season the shrimp on both sides with the salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Add the avocado oil in the skillet, and cook the shrimp for about 3 minutes per side. You may need to do it in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
  • Meanwhile, heat each tortilla for a few minutes per side on a skillet.
  • On each tortilla, add the slaw, then the shrimp, the avocado crema, cilantro, radishes, and lime juice.
  • Enjoy

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