Shrimp Tacos with Slaw
Don't even think about getting takeout tonight when you can make these Shrimp Tacos with Slaw in just 20 minutes. Chock full of honey buttered shrimp with Cajun seasoning and topped with a creamy taco slaw, you won't ever think of tacos the same way again.
Servings:8 tacos
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, see note for DIY
- 8 6-inch flour or corn tortillas
creamy taco slaw
- 3 cups cabbage slaw
- juice of 1 lime, about 1 tablespoon
- ¼ cup mayo
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
prepare the slaw
- Stir together mayo, lime . juice, salt, sugar, and cilantro. Pour over cabbage slaw and toss to combine. Cover and chill until ready to use.
prepare the shrimp
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in honey and cajun seasoning.
- Add shrimp and stir over medium heat 3-5 minutes until opaque.
put it all together
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with shrimp and topping with creamy cabbage slaw. Serve immediately.
Notes
DIY Cajun Seasoning: stir together 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning, 2 teaspoons paprika or smoked paprika, 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Nutrition
Calories: 181 kcal, Carbohydrates: 16 g, Protein: 14 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 146 mg, Sodium: 651 mg, Potassium: 158 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 4 g, Vitamin A: 283 IU, Vitamin C: 12 mg, Calcium: 120 mg, Iron: 2 mg