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Shrimp taco recipe
Butter & Sage Market

Shrimp Tacos with Zesty Jalapeño Slaw

Bring bold flavors to your table with these Shrimp Tacos with Zesty Jalapeño Slaw! Juicy, spiced shrimp are tucked into warm tortillas and topped with a crisp, creamy slaw that's brightened with fresh lime and a kick of jalapeño heat. These tacos are quick to make, packed with texture, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Fresh, vibrant, and just the right amount of spicy — they’ll be your new favorite!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp:
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
For the Zesty Jalapeño Slaw:
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 medium carrot shredded
  • 1 jalapeño finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
To Serve:
  • Small corn or flour tortillas
  • Lime wedges
  • Extra cilantro for garnish
  • Sliced avocado optional

Method
 

Prepare the Slaw:
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayo, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the green and purple cabbage, carrot, jalapeño, and cilantro. Toss until everything is well coated.
  3. Refrigerate while you prepare the shrimp (the slaw gets even better as it sits!).
Cook the Shrimp:
  1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp in a single layer.
  3. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink, opaque, and slightly charred.
  4. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cooked shrimp.
Assemble the Tacos:
  1. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  2. Layer a generous scoop of jalapeño slaw on each tortilla, top with shrimp, and garnish with extra cilantro, lime wedges, and avocado slices if desired.

Notes

Tip:

For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle a little bit of hot sauce or a spicy crema over the top!
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