# Shrimp tacos with cabbage slaw (from Erin Clarke)

Video: [Healthy Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Cilantro Lime Sauce](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlImGHq1kUI) by [Erin Clarke](https://www.youtube.com/@WellPlated).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.59 per serving, ~$16.78 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$10.41* per serving (65%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 lb shrimp
- a little olive oil
- some chili powder
- a little bit cumin
- a little chipotle chili powder
- a pinch salt
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- some cilantro
- base greek yogurt
- a drizzle olive oil
- 1 lime
- a pinch salt
- some garlic
- pre-bagged slaw mix slaw mix
- fresh cilantro cilantro
- wedges lime
- some avocado
- a bit olive oil
- tortillas tortilla

## Steps

1. [0:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlImGHq1kUI&t=14s) Drizzle olive oil over peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl.
2. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlImGHq1kUI&t=20s) Season shrimp with chili powder, cumin, chipotle chili powder, and salt, then mix well and set aside.
3. [1:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlImGHq1kUI&t=69s) Roughly chop jalapeño pepper and cilantro.
4. [1:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlImGHq1kUI&t=87s) Add greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, jalapeño, olive oil, lime zest, and lime juice into a food processor.
5. [2:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlImGHq1kUI&t=138s) Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth.
6. [2:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlImGHq1kUI&t=143s) Add a pinch of salt and whole peeled garlic cloves into the food processor and blend again.
7. [3:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlImGHq1kUI&t=191s) Spoon dressing over pre-bagged slaw mix in a bowl and toss to combine.
8. [3:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlImGHq1kUI&t=204s) Chop additional fresh cilantro and slice avocado.
9. [4:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlImGHq1kUI&t=247s) Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
10. [4:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlImGHq1kUI&t=252s) Add seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until curled, pink, and firm.
11. [4:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlImGHq1kUI&t=269s) Assemble tacos by layering avocado, cooked shrimp, creamy slaw, and fresh cilantro onto tortillas.

## Equipment

- food processor
- skillet
- citrus press
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl

## What the video didn't say

- Servings not stated
- Total time not stated
- Exact measurements for oil and spices not stated

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