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 shrimp with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder. Allow it to rest for about 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter. Add the shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. In the last minute of cooking, add lime zest, lime juice, and honey, stirring well.
- In a large bowl, mix together shredded cabbage, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side.
- On each tortilla, place a generous portion of slaw and top with sautéed shrimp. Add slices of avocado and a squeeze of lime before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid overcooking the shrimp for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg