Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw & Lime Yogurt Sauce

A zesty, protein-packed taco recipe with grilled shrimp, crunchy cabbage slaw, and a tangy yogurt-lime drizzle—all under 400 calories per serving!

Ingredients

• For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled & deveined)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Juice of ½ lime

  For the Cabbage Slaw:

  • 2 cups shredded green or red cabbage

  • 1 medium carrot, grated

  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lime juice

  • Salt to taste

  For the Lime Yogurt Sauce:

  • ½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Pinch of salt

  • Optional: hot sauce to taste

  For Serving:

  • 8 small corn or low-carb tortillas

  • Lime wedges

  • Optional: avocado slices, radish, or pickled onions

Directions

Season the Shrimp:

In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, spices, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate briefly.

Make the Slaw:

Combine cabbage, carrot, cilantro, lime juice (or vinegar), and salt in a bowl. Toss and chill.

Mix the Sauce:

Stir together Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Add hot sauce if desired.

Cook the Shrimp:

Grill or pan-sear the shrimp over medium-high heat for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.

Assemble the Tacos:

Warm tortillas. Add a layer of slaw, then shrimp, and top with yogurt sauce and optional toppings.

Meal Prep Tips

Store cooked shrimp, slaw, and sauce separately in airtight containers.

Assemble tacos fresh each day to keep tortillas from getting soggy.

Can last in fridge up to 3 days.