Description
A flavorful and refreshing recipe for Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos, perfect for gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas (optional)
- Lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
- Extra cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Sliced avocado (optional)
- Salsa (optional)
- Crumbled queso fresco (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp by combining cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare taco shells by warming corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Cook the marinated shrimp in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp in a tortilla and topping with creamy slaw and any additional garnishes.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate shrimp for at least 30 minutes.
- Don’t overcook shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture.
- Customize slaw with additional ingredients for extra crunch.
- Serve tacos immediately for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg