Description
Delicious cilantro lime shrimp tacos bursting with flavor, featuring a creamy slaw and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (from 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from that same lime)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 whole lime)
- Avocado, sliced
- 8 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour, your preference)
- Extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the shrimp. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder. Allow this to sit for about 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- In a separate bowl, create your slaw. Mix together the shredded cabbage with the finely chopped cilantro and Greek yogurt. Stir in the additional lime juice for added brightness. Combine thoroughly and set aside in the refrigerator to keep cool.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the butter and wait until completely melted. Place the marinated shrimp in the skillet and cook until they become pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook; tender shrimp is key!
- While the shrimp is cooking, warm the tortillas in another pan or in the microwave. This step makes them more pliable and enhances their flavor.
- Once the shrimp is cooked, assemble your tacos. On each tortilla, place a generous scoop of the creamy slaw, followed by the sautéed shrimp. Top with sliced avocado and additional cilantro if desired.
- Serve these tacos with extra lime wedges on the side for that finishing touch. Enjoy!
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding sliced jalapeño or diced mango for sweetness. Store leftover tacos in airtight containers, consuming within 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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