Description
These Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw are a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines spicy shrimp with a creamy slaw in a warm tortilla.
Ingredients
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Slaw
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeño
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
Shrimp
- 1 lb. raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on or off
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Others
- 8 taco-sized flour tortillas
Instructions
- Mix Slaw: In a bowl, combine coleslaw mix, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Mix well and refrigerate.
- Cook Shrimp: Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning. In a skillet, heat olive oil, add garlic, then shrimp. Cook until pink and opaque, about 4-5 minutes.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas, fill with shrimp, top with slaw, and drizzle with remaining lime juice.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to customize the slaw with additional ingredients like avocado or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg