Yield: 10 to 12 tacos
Shrimp Tacos
These easy Shrimp Tacos With Slaw are packed with fresh flavors and only take 20 minutes to make! Each tortilla is filled with juicy, seasoned shrimp, homemade slaw, cilantro lime crema, and all your favorite toppings...making these shrimp tacos perfect for Summer!
Ingredients
Slaw:
- 3 cups shredded purple cabbage, or coleslaw mix
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Shrimp Tacos:
- 2 pounds shrimp, shells/tails removed and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 12 corn tortillas, warmed
Optional Toppings:
- Cheese: Cotija or Queso Fresco, crumbled
- Cilantro Lime Crema, Mexican Crema, or Sour Cream
- Avocado or Guacamole
- Pico De Gallo
- Cilantro
- Jalapeños
- Lime Wedges
Instructions
Slaw:
- In a medium sized bowl, toss to combine cabbage, red onion, olive oil and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Let the slaw rest on the counter to marinate while you prepare the shrimp, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Shrimp:
- Set oven to broil on high. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Place shrimp in a medium size bowl. Add olive oil and cajun seasoning. Toss together until all of the shrimp are coated.
- Place shrimp on prepared baking sheet, in a single layer. It is ok to crowd the pan, just make sure the shrimp are in an even layer.
- Broil shrimp for 2 minutes. Rotate sheet pan and continue broiling for 2 more minutes, until shrimp are cooked through.
- To serve: Place shrimp in warmed corn tortillas, top with desired toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
If you don't want to cook your shirmp in the oven, you can also make them in the air fryer or on the grill:
Grilled Shrimp
Air Fryer Shrimp
Nutrition
Serving: 1Taco, Calories: 251kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 191mg, Sodium: 906mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g