High Protein Mediterranean Shrimp Tacos - your new favorite taco recipe. These tacos are easy to make and packed with both protein and fiber. They are also quick to make and ready in less than 30 minutes. The combination of fiber and gut healthy probiotics in the yogurt sauce is also great for your gut!
For more amazing taco recipes try chipotle maple shrimp tacos or my hot honey shrimp tacos.
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Why you'll love these shrimp tacos with feta cabbage slaw
It is pescatarian and can be made dairy free and gluten free.
Thanks to the shrimp, cabbage and greek yogurt these tacos are high in protein and fiber.
It is perfect the perfect healthy and easy to make dinner.
Ingredients
- shrimp
- lemon
- za'atar
- paprika
- oregano
- greek yogurt
- dill
- lemon
- cabbage
- feta
- taco shells
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- feta - feel free to use vegan feta or omit.
- dill - parsley or mint would be a good substitute.
- greek yogurt - feel free to use unsweetened vegan yogurt. Keep in mind this will lower the protein content of the recipe.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Marinate shrimp.
Step 2
Mix together sauce.
Step 3
Mix together cabbage slaw.
Step 4
Cook shrimp.
Step 5
Form tacos and serve.
Storage instructions
You can store the extra tacos in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 24 hours. You can reheat these tacos in the microwave or oven. I recommend storing the filling and shell separately and forming the taco as you go to eat it if possible.
Recipe Pro-Tips
I prefer using corn tortillas for this recipe but flour also works. I love Mi Rancho tortillas.
Costco wild caught argentine red shrimp are my favorite shrimp to cool with.
Recipe FAQS
Yes, substitute a thick and creamy unsweetened vegan yogurt such as coconut.
Shrimp are high in protein and omega-3s as well as vitamins like potassium.
Use corn tortillas to keep these tacos gluten free. All filling ingredients are gluten free.
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High Protein Mediterranean Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
shrimp
sauce
slaw
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 tablespoons sauce from step above
- ¼ cup crumbled feta
Other ingredients
- 6 warm tacos shells I used corn and warmed them on my gas stove, you can also use a microwave or oven
Instructions
- Add shrimp to a bowl along with garlic, seasoning and lemon. Mix to combine and set aside.
- Add all sauce ingredients to a bowl and mix together until combined.
- Add shredded cabbage, 2 tablespoons of sauce, and feta to a bowl. Toss together until combined.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear shrimp for 90 seconds to 2 minutes each side, until cooked through.
- Add sauce to taco shell. Top with 2-4 shrimp and slaw. Repeat 6 times** and dig in.
Karen says
This is my new fav taco recipe 😍