Mexican‑Style Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw
Quickly sautéed shrimp seasoned with chili powder and lime, served in corn tortillas with tangy cabbage slaw.

Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 200 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 pieces corn tortillas
- 60 g green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt(optional)
- to taste black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with chili powder, lime zest, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add the seasoned shrimp and sauté for 2‑3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- 3
While the shrimp cooks, combine cabbage, lime juice, and mayonnaise in a separate bowl; season with a pinch of salt and toss to create the tangy slaw.
- 4
Warm the corn tortillas in the skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
- 5
Assemble each taco by placing shrimp on a tortilla and topping with the lime slaw. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
260
13% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
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