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The Best Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw – Easy Taco Recipes You’ll Love!

25-Minute Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos That’ll Wow Everyone


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp marinated in cilantro and lime, served in warm tortillas with a creamy slaw.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix shrimp, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
  3. In another bowl, combine shredded cabbage, sour cream, lime juice, and salt to make the slaw.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  5. Assemble tacos with shrimp and slaw. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
  • Adjust spice levels with more or less cumin and pepper.
  • For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg

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