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spicy shrimp tacos topped with crunchy lime cabbage slaw and cilantro on a wooden board, lime wedges scattered around, on a colorful table, wide horizontal shot, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw

Quick seared spicy shrimp with a crunchy lime slaw all wrapped up in a warm tortilla.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Toss the shrimp with chili powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
  3. Toss the cabbage with lime juice, cilantro, and a little salt to make the slaw.
  4. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan.
  5. Fill each tortilla with shrimp and lime slaw and serve with extra lime.

Notes

Don't overcook the shrimp; they're done the moment they curl and turn pink.