Tajín Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

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Tajín, a Mexican chile-lime seasoning, adds a spicy and acidic punch to sweet and mild shrimp. Opt for a low-sodium chile-lime seasoning, or improvise by combining chili powder, a little lime zest and a healthy squeeze of lime juice. Look for pineapple that’s already been peeled and cored for speedier prep.

a recipe photo of the Tajín Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
Photo:

Greg DuPree

Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
the ingredients to make the Tajín Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

Greg DuPree

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded tricolor coleslaw mix

  • 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 12 ounces large peeled and deveined raw shrimp (about 20 shrimp), patted dry 

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lower-sodium chile-lime seasoning (such as Tajín)

  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed

  • Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Toss coleslaw mix, pineapple and 1 tablespoon oil together in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Set aside at room temperature.

    a step in making the Tajín Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

    Greg DuPree

  2. In another medium bowl, toss shrimp with chile-lime seasoning until evenly coated.

  3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp; cook, undisturbed, until mostly cooked through and golden brown on the bottoms, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the shrimp; cook, stirring often, until opaque and fully cooked through, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

    a step in making the Tajín Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

    Greg DuPree

  4. Divide the shrimp among 8 tortillas; top each with coleslaw mixture. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

    a step in making the Tajín Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

    Greg DuPree

EatingWell.com, March 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258 Calories
9g Fat
30g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 tacos
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 15g 30%
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Vitamin A 54µg
Vitamin C 35mg 38%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 2mg 16%
Folate 45µg
Vitamin K 41µg
Sodium 790mg 34%
Calcium 120mg 9%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 66mg 16%
Potassium 312mg 7%
Zinc 2mg 15%
Vitamin B12 1µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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