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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Easy Zesty Cabbage Slaw

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A quick and easy recipe featuring succulent garlic butter shrimp paired with a tangy, crunchy zesty cabbage slaw, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 to 10 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the slaw: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrot. Add finely diced jalapeño and chopped cilantro if using. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to coat evenly. Set aside in the fridge while cooking shrimp.
  2. Prepare the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin just before cooking.
  3. Cook the shrimp: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat promptly.
  4. Warm the tortillas: While shrimp cook, warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes.
  5. Assemble the tacos: Spoon garlic butter shrimp onto each tortilla, top with zesty cabbage slaw, garnish with extra cilantro or a squeeze of lime if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before seasoning to ensure a good sear. Cook shrimp in batches if pan is crowded to avoid steaming. Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking. Slaw tastes better after chilling for a few hours. Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter slaw. Use olive or avocado oil instead of butter for dairy-free option.

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Keywords: shrimp tacos, garlic butter shrimp, cabbage slaw, quick dinner, easy tacos, weeknight meal, seafood tacos

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