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Stovetop Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw

Name: Stovetop Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 454 g peeled and deveined shrimp, tails removed; 30 ml olive oil, divided; 10 g chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder blend, salt to taste; 200 g shredded green cabbage, for the slaw base; 30 ml lime juice, freshly squeezed; 60 g mayonnaise, for the slaw binder; 200 g corn tortillas, about 2 per serving

Quickly seared seasoned shrimp served in warm tortillas with a crisp, tangy cabbage slaw.

Time25 min

LevelEasy

ToolStovetop

Yield

4 servings

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Recipe diagramStovetop Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw4 servings · ingredients flow left to right
PrepPat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
PrepDo not overcrowd the pan; cook the shrimp in batches if necessary.
454 g · 16 ozpeeled and deveined shrimptails removed		02Season ShrimpSeason shrimpToss the dried shrimp with olive oil and the spice blend until thoroughly coated.2 minutesReady when Evenly coated surfaces		04Cook ShrimpSear shrimpCook the shrimp in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes per side until opaque and pink.4 minutesReady when Opaque and firm at the center	05Assemble TacosAssemble tacosFill each warm tortilla with cooked shrimp and top with the creamy slaw.3 minutesReady when Ready to serve
30 ml · 2 tbspolive oildivided
10 g · 2 tspchili powder, cumin, and garlic powder blendsalt to taste		02Season ShrimpAdd spicesSprinkle the spice blend directly onto the oiled shrimp.
200 g · 2 cupsshredded green cabbagefor the slaw base	01Prepare SlawToss slawCombine shredded cabbage, lime juice, and mayonnaise in a bowl until evenly coated.3 minutesReady when Cabbage is lightly dressed and crisp
30 ml · 2 tbsplime juicefreshly squeezed
60 g · 0.25 cupmayonnaisefor the slaw binder
200 g · 8 smallcorn tortillasabout 2 per serving			03Warm TortillasWarm tortillasHeat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until soft and pliable, then stack and wrap in a clean towel.2 minutesReady when Pliable and warm

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Why this works

Cooking shrimp over high heat for a very short time develops flavor without overcooking the delicate proteins, while the crisp, acidic slaw provides a balancing contrast to the savory spiced seafood.

Watch for

Overcrowding the pan causes the shrimp to steam rather than sear, preventing browning.
Overcooking the shrimp makes them tough and rubbery; remove them from heat the moment they turn opaque.