Shrimp Tacos With Slaw (Printable)

Juicy spiced shrimp in warm tortillas topped with crisp, tangy cabbage slaw for a fresh, flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

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→ For the Slaw

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# How To Make:

01 - Combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss until evenly coated and let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Toss green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and cilantro in a large bowl. Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing over vegetables and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Place a generous portion of slaw on each tortilla, top with cooked shrimp, and garnish with additional cilantro or jalapeños if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The combination of warm spiced shrimp and cool crunchy slaw hits every texture craving in one bite
  • Everything comes together in thirty minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it
  • You can easily customize the heat level and toppings to suit everyone at the table
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  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp or they will steam instead of getting that nice sear
  • The slaw tastes better after sitting for at least fifteen minutes so make it first
  • Warm tortillas directly over a gas flame for the best charred flavor and texture
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  • Pat shrimp completely dry before adding spices for better adhesion
  • Let the skillet get properly hot before adding shrimp for that restaurant quality sear

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