Bright, bold, and quick to assemble, these Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Lime Slaw bring fresh flavors to your table in under 30 minutes. The marinade’s heat melds perfectly with the cooling, creamy slaw—proof that tacos can be both fiery and balanced.

Ingredients

• Shrimp & Marinade:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

  • Salt and pepper

• Avocado Lime Slaw:

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage

  • 1 ripe avocado, mashed

  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

  • Salt and pepper

• 8 small corn or flour tortillas

• Fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish

Preparation Steps

1. Marinate the shrimp.

   • In a bowl, whisk oil, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp to coat; let stand 10 minutes.

2. Make the slaw.

   • In a separate bowl, combine cabbage, mashed avocado, yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Toss until cabbage is evenly coated.

3. Cook the shrimp.

   • Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove from heat.

4. Assemble tacos.

   • Warm tortillas in a dry pan or oven. Divide shrimp among tortillas and top with avocado slaw. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.

Expert Tips

• Tortilla choice: Use blue corn tortillas for a visually striking plate.

• Add crunch: Sprinkle pickled red onion or radish slices on top.

• Meal prep: Slaw can be made 1 day ahead; shrimp marinade can rest up to 30 minutes.

These tacos pack bright citrus notes, gentle smokiness, and creamy slaw, making for a balanced, crave-worthy dinner.