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A close-up of a hand holding a taco filled with grilled shrimp, corn, fresh cilantro, and crumbled cheese in a lightly toasted tortilla.
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Shrimp Tacos with Salsa Verde Slaw (Easy 15-Minute Recipe)

These shrimp tacos with salsa verde slaw cook seasoned shrimp in minutes and serve them in warm tortillas with a creamy salsa verde coleslaw, fire-roasted corn, and queso fresco. An easy weeknight taco recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 371kcal

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 lb. peeled and deveined medium to large raw shrimp tails removed (~21-30 per pound)
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning mild or spicy (I like Siete brand)

Salsa Verde Slaw

  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup jarred salsa verde
  • 1 cup frozen and thawed fire-roasted corn
  • 2 1/2 cups pre-shredded coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Kosher salt to taste

Optional Toppings

  • 8 tortillas warmed
  • Extra cheese
  • Avocado
  • Cilantro
  • Extra lime juice

Instructions

For The Shrimp

  • Place shrimp in a medium mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with taco seasoning; toss well to combine. Preheat a pan on medium-high heat with a little more oil.Add the shrimp and cook without stirring until the contact side is browned around the edges, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip to cook the other side for 1 to 2 minutes, until the shrimp is fully cooked.

Prepare the Slaw

  • In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and toss well to mix. Taste and season with extra salt, if needed.

Assemble Tacos

  • Spoon slaw mixture into each warm tortilla and top with some shrimp. Garnish with extra chopped fresh cilantro and top with more lime juice if desired.

Notes

  • Don't stir the shrimp while it's cooking. Let it sit undisturbed for the full 2 to 3 minutes so it gets a proper sear rather than just steaming in the pan.
  • The slaw can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for a few hours before serving. The flavors only get better as it sits.
  • Siete taco seasoning is worth trying if you haven't. It's well balanced and not too salty.
  • Warm your tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet for the best texture. Cold tortillas crack and nobody wants that.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1402mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g