Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Lime Slaw

This spicy shrimp recipe pairs with the cooling, creamy slaw to make dinnertime special. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 517 kcal

Ingredients
  

Spicy Shrimp

  • 1 lb shrimp uncooked, peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 clove garlic* minced
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp lime juice fresh-squeezed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Coleslaw

Dressing

  • ¾ cup greek yogurt plain
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp honey* raw
  • 3 tbsp lime juice fresh-squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic* minced
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Shrimp

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: 3 tbsp oil, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and salt. Add in prepped shrimp. Stir to cat. Place in refrigerator and let set for at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare your slaw (see below).
  • Cook shrimp in a cast iron skillet, or bake, or even grill them. Make sure you flip and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side.

Slaw & Dressing

  • Shred your cabbage and place in a large strainer in the sink. Sprinkle the salt all over the cabbage and work it in with your hands. Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the cabbage to get mildly limp. Tip: use a mandolin or spiralizer for a nice thin cut cabbage which will help absorb the dressing
  • In a small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lime juice, zest, garlic, and cumin.
  • In a large bowl, toss together cilantro, scallions, jalapeno, and salted cabbage. Cover with dressing and stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately or prepare up to one day in advance.

Notes

Slaw adapted from selfproclaimedfoodie.com

Nutrition

Calories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 31gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 299mgSodium: 2014mgPotassium: 769mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3061IUVitamin C: 136mgCalcium: 327mgIron: 5mg
Keyword cabbage, cilantro, garlic, green onion, honey, jalapeno, scallions, shrimp