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Three shrimp tacos on a plate with cabbage slaw and avocado sauce.
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Shrimp Tacos with Slaw

These shrimp tacos with slaw are fresh, easy, and packed with flavor. Made with juicy shrimp, crunchy cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Keyword: Shrimp Tacos
Servings: 6 Tacos
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Equipment

  • Stove Top
  • Fry Pan/Skillet

Ingredients

  • 6 soft corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese (or feta)

OREGANO LIME SLAW:

  • 2 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano

CILANTRO AVOCADO SAUCE:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1 lime juiced
  • pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

SHRIMP:

  • 1 pound shrimp medium-size
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  • In a small fry pan, heat the corn tortillas in a little bit of oil and lightly salt.
    Skillet with a corn tortilla and tongs.

OREGANO LIME SLAW:

  • Toss all ingrendients together and season with a pinch of salt.
    Glass bowl with cabbage, oregano and lime juice.

CILANTRO AVOCADO SAUCE:

  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a blender; it will be thick.
    Blender with avocado cilantro lime sauce.

SHRIMP:

  • Peel shrimp, pat it dry, season with salt, pepper, and sugar.
    Raw shrimp on paper towels with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil over medium high heat and add shrimp. Cook until shrimp are curled and pink.
    Skillet with cooked shrimp and tongs.
  • Layer the cabbage, shrimp, and sauce in a warm corn tortilla. Top with a little cotija (or feta) cheese and cilantro.
    Three shrimp tacos on a plate with cabbage slaw and avocado sauce.

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Notes

  • Rinse shrimp well and discard any that smell overly fishy or look off.
  • If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cool water, not hot water.
  • Cook shrimp just until pink with no gray spots left.
  • Perfect shrimp should curl into a loose C shape.
  • A tight curl usually means the shrimp is overcooked.
  • Coleslaw mix can be used instead of shredded cabbage.
  • Greek yogurt can be swapped in for mayo in the sauce.
  • Flour tortillas work if you do not want to use corn tortillas.
  • The shrimp can also be grilled for extra smoky flavor.
  • Store the shrimp, slaw, and sauce separately for the best leftovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 864mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 20.2mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 2.5mg