Spicy Garlic Shrimp Avocado Cabbage (Printable)
Juicy shrimp in garlic-chili sauce over crisp cabbage avocado slaw. Ready in 30 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1 tsp chili flakes
07 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Cabbage Avocado Slaw
09 - 3 cups shredded green cabbage
10 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
12 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
14 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
15 - 1 tbsp olive oil
16 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
17 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
18 - Lime wedges
19 - Extra cilantro
20 - Sliced red chili
# Steps:
01 - Combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss well to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes while preparing the slaw.
02 - Mix green and red cabbage, diced avocado, cilantro, and green onions in another large bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss gently until combined.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
04 - Divide cabbage avocado slaw among serving plates and top with spicy garlic shrimp.
05 - Garnish with lime wedges, extra cilantro, and sliced red chili if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The shrimp stays impossibly juicy while developing a gorgeous charred exterior in minutes
- You get that satisfying crunch from the cabbage slaw without any heavy breading or fried elements
- Everything comes together so quickly that it feels like cheating at dinner
02 -
- Never crowd the pan when cooking shrimp or they'll steam instead of sear, which means no golden color and weird texture
- The slaw can be made ahead but wait to add the avocado until the last minute or it'll brown and get sad
- Pat your shrimp really dry before marinating if they seem wet, or they won't develop that gorgeous crust
03 -
- If your shrimp release a lot of liquid in the pan, don't panic—just let it cook off for an extra minute before removing
- Toast your chili flakes in the dry pan for 30 seconds before adding the oil for an extra layer of flavor