Cajun Shrimp Tacos Slaw (Printable Version)
Spicy shrimp in warm tortillas, topped with crisp, tangy slaw for a quick, flavorful meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
05 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
06 - ½ tsp salt
07 - ¼ tsp black pepper
08 - Juice of ½ lime
→ Slaw
09 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
10 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - ½ cup shredded carrots
12 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
13 - 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 tbsp honey
15 - ½ tsp salt
16 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Tacos
17 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
18 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, combine green and red cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Toss until well coated. Refrigerate until ready to use.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until opaque and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
05 - Place a generous spoonful of slaw on each tortilla, top with Cajun shrimp, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The spice hit from Cajun seasoning balances perfectly with cool tangy slaw creating that hot cold magic that makes tacos irresistible
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp or they will steam instead of sear and you will miss those gorgeous crispy edges
- The slaw tastes better after sitting for at least 15 minutes so make it first and let the flavors mingle while you prep everything else
03 -
- Pat shrimp dry before marinating so the spices actually stick instead of sliding right off
- Warm your tortillas twice if they have cooled down while you cooked the shrimp because nobody wants a cold taco