Cajun-Spiced Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

Cajun-seasoned shrimp nestled in warm tortillas topped with a creamy, tangy cilantro slaw for a zesty seafood taco experience. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, cajun seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups thinly shredded green cabbage
• 1 medium, grated carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb peeled shrimp with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 1 tbsp olive oil until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove from heat.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, combine 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 grated carrot, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until slaw is creamy and well combined.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 corn tortillas on a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by evenly distributing cooked shrimp onto tortillas, then topping with a generous spoonful of creamy cilantro slaw. Serve immediately with lime wedges if desired.