Smoky Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Slaw

Name: Smoky Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails off); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 0.25 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed); 1 avocado (ripe, peeled, pitted); 2 cup green cabbage (shredded); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 10 lettuce leaves (such as butter lettuce or romaine); 2 limes (cut into wedges)

Quick-cooking smoky shrimp served in crisp lettuce cups with a vibrant, creamy avocado slaw, offering a fresh and flavorful weeknight meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $9.40/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Low-Carb
Nut-Free
Pescatarian
Keto
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails off)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
0.25 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 avocado (ripe, peeled, pitted)
2 cup green cabbage (shredded)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
10 lettuce leaves (such as butter lettuce or romaine)
2 limes (cut into wedges)

Instructions

Pat the raw shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
Prepare the creamy avocado slaw: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and fresh lime juice. Mash the peeled, pitted avocado into a smooth paste. Stir the mashed avocado, shredded green cabbage, and chopped fresh cilantro into the mayonnaise mixture until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
Assemble the tacos by filling each large lettuce leaf with a spoonful of creamy avocado slaw and several cooked smoky shrimp. Serve immediately with optional lime wedges.

Notes

Adjust chili powder and smoked paprika to your preferred spice level. If you like a little heat, a dash of hot sauce can be added to the shrimp seasoning or slaw.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 365
Protein: 34.1 g
Carbohydrates: 10.9 g
Fat: 20.3 g
Fiber: 5.4 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
Sugar: 2.5 g
Cholesterol: 300 mg