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Coconut Lime Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Slaw

🧂 Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pineapple Slaw:
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey
Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
Salt to taste
Avocado Crema:
1 ripe avocado
2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
Extras:
Small corn tortillas (6-8)
Extra lime wedges for garnish
Fresh cilantro leaves
🔥 Instructions
Marinate the Shrimp
In a bowl, combine shrimp, coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15–30 minutes in the fridge.Make the Pineapple Slaw
Toss together the cabbage, carrots, pineapple, vinegar, honey, chili flakes, and salt. Chill until ready to serve.Make the Avocado Crema
Blend all crema ingredients until smooth. Adjust salt and lime to taste.Cook the Shrimp
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Remove shrimp from marinade and sauté until pink and slightly caramelized, about 2–3 minutes per side.Assemble the Tacos
Warm tortillas. Add a spoonful of slaw, a few shrimp, drizzle with avocado crema, and top with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.