Sautéed Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

Bright and zesty shrimp tacos topped with creamy avocado lime slaw, perfect for a quick and refreshing dinner. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1, diced ripe avocado
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the shrimp 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 diced ripe avocado, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Toss until the slaw is creamy and well mixed.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by dividing the shrimp evenly among tortillas and topping with a generous scoop of avocado lime slaw. Serve immediately.