Description
Fresh and zesty cilantro lime shrimp tacos packed with juicy shrimp, bright citrus flavor, and crisp toppings. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream or crema
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and squeeze lime juice over shrimp, then toss with chopped cilantro.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by adding shrimp, shredded cabbage, and diced tomatoes to each tortilla.
- Top with sour cream or crema and extra cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use corn or flour tortillas depending on preference.
- Avocado slices or guacamole make a great addition.
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Shrimp cooks quickly; avoid overcooking to keep it tender.
- Store leftover shrimp separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
