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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 181 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
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.
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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 Information
Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
146mg
(49%)
Sodium
651mg
(27%)
Potassium
158mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
283IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 651mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 283IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.