Shrimp Tacos with Mango Cabbage Slaw
These shrimp tacos are packed with juicy shrimp and topped with a crunchy mango cabbage slaw and the best spicy crema! They're flavorful and come together in about 30 minutes for a delicious weeknight dinner!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice about 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Mango Cabbage Slaw
- ½ cup shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 ripe mango diced
- ⅓ cup red onion finely chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Juice from 1 lime about 2 tbsp
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Spicy Crema
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ Tablespoon mayonnaise optional, for extra creaminess
- ½ Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon water
For Serving
- 8 small soft corn or flour tortillas
- Extra lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and spices. Add the shrimp, toss to coat, and let marinate for 15-20 minutes, but no longer than 30 minutes.
- While shrimp is marinating, make crema and slaw. In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, mango, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and toss to combine. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt (or sour cream), mayonnaise (if using), lime juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Heat a large skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Warm the tortillas, then layer with mango cabbage slaw, shrimp, and a drizzle of spicy crema. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 2 tacos (w/ flour tortillas) | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g