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Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw Recipe

Delicious Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw Recipe Tonight

Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw recipe that's quick, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 1 bag Coleslaw Mix Pre-shredded saves time.
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Adjust amount for desired spice level.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Finely chopped for depth and crunch.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped for freshness.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise The creamy base for slaw.
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream Adds tang to the slaw.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Crucial for flavor balance.
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Raw Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined.
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Main spice mix.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced for aroma.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking shrimp.
For the Tacos
  • 8 small Flour Tortillas Soft and warm.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine coleslaw mix, diced jalapeños, finely chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro. Mix well and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  2. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh lime juice in a separate bowl until smooth. Fold into slaw mixture and return to refrigerator.
  3. Toss raw shrimp with Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, and a splash of lime juice. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  5. Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 20-30 seconds until soft.
  6. Assemble tacos with creamy slaw on each tortilla, followed by spicy shrimp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Customize the tacos by adding more jalapeños or swapping flour tortillas for corn for dietary preferences.

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