15-Minute Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw Recipe

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Ready for a quick and tasty dinner? These 15-minute shrimp tacos with cabbage slaw are easy to whip up, making them perfect for busy weeknights.

With fresh ingredients and bold flavors, you’ll find yourself enjoying a delicious meal in no time. Get your skillet ready and discover how simple it is to elevate your taco night!

Shrimp

For these shrimp tacos, fresh shrimp is key. You can use either raw or cooked shrimp, but raw shrimp will give you the best flavor.

If using raw shrimp, peel and devein them before cooking. Marinate with buttermilk and black pepper for that tender and delicious shrimp for your tacos. Cook in a hot skillet for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

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Cabbage Slaw

Cabbage slaw brings crunch and freshness to your shrimp tacos. Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrot, and cilantro.
2. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil.
3. Toss everything together and season with salt and pepper.

Check out this variation of cabbage slaw here:

Taco Assembly

Start with your taco shells. Warm them slightly in a skillet for a more pliable texture. Next, layer on some cabbage slaw. This adds crunch and freshness.

For the shrimp, place a generous portion on top of the slaw. For toppings, you can use sour cream, avocado slices, salsa, or cilantro.

Finish it off with a squeeze of lime. Enjoy your delicious, easy shrimp tacos!

Check out a variation of this recipe here: