Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw

The final dish
As seen on
pinch of yum
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(301)

Ingredients

8 tacos
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup water (if needed, to thin sauce)
  • 2 teaspoons each chili powder and cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon each onion powder and garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
  • 2–3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
  • 2 avocados
  • 1/4 cup Cotija cheese
  • Lime wedges for serving
DinnerDairySautéingIntermediate
How would you rate this recipe?

Preparation

Chef’s notes

You can use parsley instead of cilantro if you dislike its taste.
The sauce will last 3-4 days in the fridge in a sealed container.
If you can't find Cotija cheese, you can substitute with feta or omit it entirely.
For a quicker recipe, use store-bought taco seasoning and pre-prepared shrimp.
Looking for an ad free version of your favorite recipe?
Thank you for requesting a recipe!
We will send you an email when it's ready.

More recipes by pinch of yum