Description

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos are a fresh, zesty twist on taco night—juicy shrimp tossed in a honey-lime butter sauce, paired with creamy cilantro slaw, and tucked into warm tortillas with avocado. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy taco recipe is bold, flavorful, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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For the shrimp:

1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp lime zest
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp honey
½ bunch cilantro, chopped

For the slaw & assembly:

3 cups shredded cabbage
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp lime juice
1 avocado, sliced
8 tortillas (corn or flour)
Extra lime wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp 90 seconds per side until opaque and slightly caramelized.
Reduce heat, add butter, lime zest, lime juice, and honey. Toss shrimp in sauce 2–3 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
In a bowl, mix cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt for the slaw.
Warm tortillas in a skillet, oven, or over open flame.
Assemble tacos: spread slaw, add shrimp, top with avocado slices, and drizzle with pan sauce.
Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Don’t overcook shrimp—90 seconds per side is enough.

Charred tortillas add authentic flavor.

Adjust spice with more or less chili powder.

Prep slaw ahead of time for easier assembly.

Set up a taco bar with toppings like pico de gallo, pickled onions, or hot sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Main Course / Tacos
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired