Easy Shrimp Tacos! These delicious shrimp tacos are topped with a creamy chipotle cabbage slaw and come together in around thirty minutes or less. This is sure to be a family favorite!
Who doesn’t love tacos?! These healthy and delicious shrimp tacos are a quick and easy recipe that will take you less than thirty minutes to make.
The tacos are made with flavorful juicy shrimp and topped with a crunchy cabbage slaw that you will love!
You can serve the shrimp tacos in corn tortillas or lettuce wraps, or skip the tortillas altogether make a hearty burrito inspired bowl with rice, beans, and all your favorite toppings. I know you will love this quick and easy recipe!
Spices: a flavorful combination of dried spices along with a little coconut sugar for sweetness is used to sweeten the shrimp.
Shrimp: speaking of shrimp, we’re using peeled and deveined shrimp for this recipe.
Greek Yogurt: a little protein packed full fat Greek yogurt is used to make the creamy dressing for the slaw.
Cabbage: the cool and crunchy slaw on top of the tacos is made with fresh cabbage.
Cilantro: you’ll need a little for the slaw and to finish off your tacos.
Lime Juice and Zest: this recipe uses both the zest and juice of a lime for all that yummy citrus flavor.
Ingredient Substitutions
Greek yogurt – if you don’t have full fat Greek yogurt you can substitute it with sour cream.
Cabbage – I like to use a combination of both shredded green and red cabbage but either will work! You can also use pre-shredded coleslaw mix to keep things even easier.
Shrimp – don’t love shrimp? you can use thinly sliced chicken breast instead.
The star of the show in this recipe is the flavorful, juicy, perfectly cooked shrimp. Thankfully, getting flavorful shrimp is incredibly easy – you just need a few simple spices.
Here is my go-to shrimp seasoning:
coconut sugar
ground cumin
smoked paprika
garlic powder
chipotle powder
lime zest
How to Make Shrimp Tacos and Chipotle Cabbage Slaw
Step One: Combine the oil, coconut sugar, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and lime zest in a small bowl.
Step Two: Pat the shrimp dry and then add to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle on the seasoning blend over the shrimp along with salt and pepper. Set aside while you make the slaw.
Step Three: Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, chipotle powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk together until well combined. Then, add the shredded cabbage and chopped cilantro. Stir until well combined and the cabbage is coated in the dressing. Set aside while you make the shrimp.
Step Four: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a little olive oil to the pan and then add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp is opaque and pink around the edges.
Step Five: Start with a base of slaw, add a few shrimp, and then top with queso fresco, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Favorite Ways to Serve
You can serve these shrimp tacos with all your favorite toppings and either in traditional tortillas or as a lettuce wrap.
Here are a few of my favorite serving suggestions:
white corn tortillas (charred over a gas burner or heated in the oven)
I hope you give these Shrimp Tacos a try! They are quick, easy, and delicious!
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Combine the oil, coconut sugar, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and lime zest in a small bowl.
Pat the shrimp dry and then add to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle on the seasoning blend over the shrimp along with salt and pepper. Set aside while you make the slaw.
Make the Slaw: Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, chipotle powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk together until well combined. Then, add the shredded cabbage and chopped cilantro. Stir until well combined and the cabbage is coated in the dressing. Set aside while you make the shrimp.
Make the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a little olive oil to the pan and then add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp is opaque and pink around the edges.
Assemble the tacos: Start with a base of slaw, add a few shrimp, and then top with queso fresco, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
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Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by:THE MINDFUL HAPA
I made this for lunch today instead of eating my kids left overs and it was amazing! I put it over riced cauliflower with some lime and cilantro and it was perfect!
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These were really good even though I couldn’t find coconut sugar, I bet it would be even better with it!
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I made this for lunch today instead of eating my kids left overs and it was amazing! I put it over riced cauliflower with some lime and cilantro and it was perfect!
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All i was missing was the beach, these shrimp tacos were SO good and reminding me of vacation!! I want seconds!
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