Cajun Shrimp Tacos Slaw (Printable)

Zesty shrimp seasoned Cajun style, topped with crisp slaw inside warm tortillas for a vibrant meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Cajun Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
05 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
06 - ½ lemon, juiced
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ For the Slaw

08 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
09 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
10 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
11 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
12 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
13 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 tsp honey
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ To Assemble

16 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
17 - 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
19 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the slaw.
02 - In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrot. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate until ready to use.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat.
04 - To assemble, place a generous spoonful of slaw onto each tortilla. Top with Cajun shrimp, avocado slices (if using), and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The spicy shrimp against cool creamy slaw creates that perfect contrast that makes your taste buds light up
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
  • The leftovers actually hold up beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • Do not let the shrimp marinate longer than 30 minutes or the acid will start changing their texture
  • Warm your tortillas properly over an open flame or in a dry skillet, cold tortillas are a crime against taco kind
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before marinating for better sear marks
  • Let the skillet get properly hot before adding shrimp, patience pays off here

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