Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (from 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from that same lime)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 whole lime)
- 8 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour)
- Avocado, sliced
- Extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder. Let the shrimp rest for about 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and butter. Add the marinated shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Stir in lime zest, lime juice, and honey in the final minute of cooking.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together shredded cabbage, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Spread slaw onto each tortilla, top with shrimp and avocado, and serve with fresh lime juice.
Notes
Marinate the shrimp for more flavor. Use fresh ingredients for the best outcome.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg