Cajun Shrimp Tacos Slaw (Print Version)
Spicy shrimp in warm tortillas paired with crisp, tangy slaw for a vibrant, easy meal.
# What You Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
08 - Juice of ½ lime
→ Slaw
09 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
10 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - ½ cup shredded carrots
12 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
13 - 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 tablespoon honey
15 - ½ teaspoon salt
16 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Tacos
17 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
18 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss until evenly coated and let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - In a large bowl, mix green and red cabbage with shredded carrots. Add mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly until all vegetables are evenly coated. Refrigerate until serving.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange marinated shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque throughout and lightly charred. Remove from heat immediately.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until warm and pliable, or microwave in batches of 4 for 20 seconds. Keep wrapped in a clean towel to maintain warmth.
05 - Place a generous portion of slaw on each warmed tortilla. Arrange 4 to 5 shrimp on top of the slaw. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The shrimp cook in about five minutes flat, which means dinner is ready before your stomach even realizes its hungry
- That slaw stays perfectly crunchy for days, so leftovers somehow taste even better the next afternoon
02 -
- Do not overcook the shrimp or they will turn tough and rubbery, the moment they turn opaque throughout they are done
- Let the slaw sit for at least fifteen minutes in the refrigerator to soften the cabbage slightly and meld the flavors together
03 -
- Pat the shrimp completely dry before marinating to ensure they sear rather than steam in the pan
- Taste your slaw before serving and adjust the honey or vinegar to hit your perfect sweet-sour balance