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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Street Tacos with Pineapple Slaw

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These quick garlic butter shrimp street tacos feature a rich garlic butter sauce paired with a zesty pineapple slaw, creating a fresh and flavorful meal perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen shrimp)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas, warmed
  • Optional: sliced avocado or jalapeños for added creaminess or heat

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry shrimp. Toss with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cabbage, carrot, and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over slaw, toss well, and refrigerate.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds without browning.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Squeeze lime juice over shrimp and toss to coat. Remove from heat.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over low flame for 30 seconds per side. Keep warm in a towel.
  6. Assemble tacos by spooning shrimp onto tortillas, topping with pineapple slaw, and adding optional avocado or jalapeños. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure proper searing. Add garlic only after butter has melted but before it browns to avoid bitterness. Squeeze lime juice off heat to preserve brightness. Finely chop pineapple for better slaw texture. Warm tortillas gently to prevent breaking. Slaw can be made up to 2 hours ahead and kept chilled. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter.

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Keywords: shrimp tacos, garlic butter shrimp, pineapple slaw, street tacos, quick dinner, easy shrimp recipe, seafood tacos

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