Description
These spicy shrimp tacos are packed with bold flavor, topped with a crunchy cilantro-lime slaw, and finished with a creamy, tangy sriracha sauce. A perfect 30-minute weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
1 lb raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Zest of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cilantro-Lime Slaw:
2 cups shredded green and/or red cabbage
½ cup shredded carrot
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayo
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp honey
Salt to taste
For the Creamy Sriracha Sauce:
¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1½ tbsp sriracha sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
½ tsp garlic powder
Pinch of salt
For Assembly:
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 avocado, sliced
Pickled red onions (optional)
Crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
Lime wedges and extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Slaw:
In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, red onion, and cilantro. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt (or mayo), lime juice, honey, and salt. Toss with the cabbage mix. Chill in the fridge.
Season the Shrimp:
Pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil and all spices including lime zest. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Cook the Shrimp:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over top.
Make the Creamy Sriracha Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix mayo (or yogurt), sriracha, lime juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Assemble the Tacos:
Warm tortillas. Layer with slaw, shrimp, avocado slices, and drizzle with creamy sriracha sauce. Top with cotija cheese, pickled onions, and cilantro if desired.
Notes
For dairy-free: Use vegan mayo and omit cotija cheese.
For low-carb: Replace tortillas with lettuce wraps.
For more heat: Add extra sriracha or sliced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Skillet
- Method: Mexican-American
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos per person
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
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