Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw 🌮

Quick pan-seared spicy shrimp paired with bright crunchy lime slaw, wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Total time 16 minutes, 4 servings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Fast weeknight dinner, ready in under 20 minutes ✅ Bright, fresh flavor balance of spicy, tangy and savory ✅ Simple ingredients, easy assembly ✅ Great for casual dinners or taco nights ✅ Light but satisfying meal

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 corn tortillas
• 3 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Toss shrimp with chili powder, smoked paprika and a pinch of salt.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
3. Mix shredded cabbage with lime juice, chopped cilantro and a little salt to make the lime slaw.
4. Warm corn tortillas in a dry pan.
5. Fill each tortilla with spicy shrimp and lime slaw, serve with extra lime wedges.

💡 Notes & Pro Tips

• Do not overcook shrimp; they are finished once they curl and turn pink.
• Add a dash of hot sauce or sour cream if you want extra heat or creaminess.
• You can use flour tortillas as a substitute if corn tortillas are unavailable.