Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw

Easy, Fresh, and Perfect Recipe for Dinner

Looking for a light, fresh, and flavor-packed recipe for dinner this season? These crispy shrimp tacos with creamy slaw are the ultimate summer dinner idea — quick to make, super satisfying, and full of color and crunch.

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 small flour tortillas
• Fresh lime wedges (for serving)

For the Creamy Slaw:

• 2 cups shredded cabbage (mix of red and green)
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Make the slaw: In a bowl, mix cabbage, carrots, mayo (or yogurt), lime juice, salt, and pepper. Chill while you cook the shrimp.
2. Season the shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and pink.
4. Warm tortillas: Lightly warm each tortilla on a dry pan or skillet.
5. Assemble: Add a spoonful of slaw to each tortilla, top with 3–4 shrimp, and serve with lime wedges.

Why You’ll Love This Dinner Recipe:

It’s quick, colorful, and full of texture. The slaw adds crunch, the shrimp delivers spice, and it all comes together as a simple but impressive recipe for dinner your guests or family will love.