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Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

  1. Mix Slaw: In a bowl, combine coleslaw mix, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Mix well and refrigerate.
  2. 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.
  3. 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