Houston-Style Spicy Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

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A lively taco recipe combining spicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp with a fresh cilantro-lime slaw, inspired by Houston’s vibrant food scene. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, Cajun seasoning 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb peeled shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, ensuring each shrimp is evenly coated; set aside for 5 minutes to marinate.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and optional 1 finely diced small jalapeño; toss until slaw is evenly dressed and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
  4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable; fill each with a few cooked shrimp and a generous spoonful of cilantro slaw before serving.

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