Description
Crunchy cabbage, spicy broiled shrimp, and zesty lime juice in 25 minutes—this gourmet-inspired recipe delivers perfect Mexican-American tacos with sweet purple cabbage, juicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp, and warm tortillas for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 cup shredded purple cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp lime juice
1 lb large thawed shrimp (16-20 count)
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
8 warm corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
Mix the Shrimp Taco Slaw
Toss cabbage, red onion, olive oil, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Broil the Shrimp
Preheat oven to broil. Season shrimp with oil and Cajun seasoning. Broil 2 minutes per side until charred.
Assemble the Tacos
Warm tortillas, then add slaw and broiled shrimp. Squeeze fresh lime over each taco.
Notes
Use frozen head-on shrimp for maximum seafood flavor
Broil on a cast iron pan for extra crispy crust
Let slaw sit 10 minutes before serving for deeper flavor
Add 1 tbsp honey to slaw for sweet-n-spicy balance
Serve immediately after broiling for juiciest shrimp
Freezer-friendly base: save slaw separately for toppings
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American