Description
Experience a burst of flavor with these Honey Garlic Shrimp Tacos, where succulent shrimp are marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, then nestled in warm tortillas and topped with crunchy cabbage slaw. Perfect for casual gatherings or impressive dinner parties, this dish is not just a meal but a delightful culinary adventure that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 8 taco shells (soft corn or flour tortillas)
- 2 cups cabbage slaw
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Add shrimp and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- While the shrimp are cooking, warm taco shells according to package instructions.
- Assemble tacos by placing cabbage slaw in each shell, topping with shrimp, cilantro, and squeezing lime juice over the top.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg