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Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos

Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos feature juicy shrimp coated in a sweet and tangy honey lime sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp

  • 1 pound wild-caught shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro finely chopped

For the Slaw

  • 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Pinch of salt

For Assembly

  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 8 small tortillas corn or flour

Instructions
 

Prepare the Shrimp

  • Pat the shrimp dry using paper towels.
  • Place shrimp in a large bowl.
  • Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
  • Toss until evenly coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding.
  • Cook for 90 seconds.
  • Flip and cook another 90 seconds until opaque and lightly caramelized.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add butter, lime zest, lime juice, and honey.
  • Toss continuously until the butter melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
  • Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the honey lime sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
  • Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.

Make the Slaw

  • Add cabbage, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to a large bowl.
  • Toss until evenly coated.
  • The slaw should be lightly dressed and still crisp.

Assemble the Tacos

  • Warm tortillas using your preferred method.
  • Add a generous spoonful of cilantro lime slaw to each tortilla.
  • Top with 4–6 Honey Lime Shrimp.
  • Spoon extra honey lime sauce over the shrimp.
  • Add sliced avocado.
  • Garnish with additional cilantro and fresh lime wedges if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream for a richer slaw.
  • Add diced mango or pineapple for a tropical twist.
  • Cotija cheese makes an excellent topping.