Baja-Style Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 10 minutes

There’s just something about shrimp tacos that instantly feels like summer. These Baja-Style Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw take me right back to those perfect nights sitting on patios with friends — laughing too loud, staying out too late, and always ordering "just one more" round of tacos. Luckily, you don’t need a restaurant patio to enjoy them. They’re easy to make at home for a crowd, a cozy date night, or even a solo dinner when you’re craving something fresh and fun.

A colorful platter of shrimp tacos topped with cilantro lime slaw and a drizzle of creamy sauce, ready to devour.

Shrimp tacos have a way of making any night feel like a celebration. The shrimp cook up in just a few minutes with a smoky, slightly spicy seasoning that’s simple but seriously flavorful. And that cool, tangy cilantro lime slaw? It’s the kind of thing you’ll want to pile on extra because it brings the crunch and the brightness every good taco needs.

What I love most about these is how customizable they are — load them up with avocado, add a splash of hot sauce, or keep it simple and let the shrimp and slaw do all the talking. However you serve them, these shrimp tacos are guaranteed to make an ordinary night feel a little more like a party.

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🍽️ Servings: 4 (makes about 8 tacos) • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 340

Ingredients

For the shrimp:

• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

For the slaw:

• 2 cups shredded cabbage (green, purple, or a mix)

• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tsp honey

• ¼ tsp salt

For serving:

• 8 small corn or flour tortillas

• Extra lime wedges

• Hot sauce (optional)

• Sour cream or crema (optional drizzle)

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Steps

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayo, lime juice, honey, and salt. Toss with shredded cabbage and cilantro to create the slaw. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and slightly charred around the edges. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame until lightly charred and pliable.

Step 5

To assemble the tacos, layer the slaw onto each tortilla, top with shrimp, and drizzle with sour cream or crema if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges and hot sauce.

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Make it your own!

• 🌶️ Turn up the heat
  Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp seasoning for an extra spicy kick.

• 🥑 Add some creaminess
  Spread a little mashed avocado on the tortillas before layering the shrimp and slaw.

• 🌮 Mix up the slaw
  Try using pre-bagged broccoli slaw for extra crunch and even less prep work.

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