Shrimp Soft Tacos with Spicy Slaw

Buttery, garlicky, taco-seasoned shrimp, served in soft tortillas with creamy, fiery cole slaw. This dish is fresh, lively, easy, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword cole slaw, shrimp, soft tacos, spicy cole slaw

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 622kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

For the Spicy Slaw

1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups shredded cole slaw mix
1/2 jalapeño seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Shrimp Soft Tacos

1 1/2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined, defrosted if frozen
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning the powdered mix
8-12 street taco-size flour or corn tortillas warmed if desired
1 avocado pitted and diced
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

To make the spicy slaw, in a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, and lime juice. Fold in the slaw mix, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the butter is foamy. Add the garlic and taco seasoning and cook for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes, until opaque and cooked through.
Serve the shrimp in the tortillas with the spicy slaw, avocado, and lime wedges on the side.

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