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Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos
Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos feature marinated shrimp seared quickly to develop a light spicy and tangy crust, paired with a crisp cabbage slaw flavored by jalapeño and lime. Served in warmed corn tortillas with avocado and salsa, these tacos balance heat, acidity, and creamy textures for a bright and fresh taco experience.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
201 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 24 Shrimp peeled, large raw
- 16 corn tortillas small
- 4 cups cabbage shredded
- 1/4 jalapeño finely minced (about 1/2 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic pressed or finely minced, cloves
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- kosher salt
- 1 avocado diced
- salsa for serving
Instructions
- Combine the shrimp in a bowl with olive oil, lime zest, minced garlic, paprika, chili powder, red pepper flake and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
- Toss the cabbage with jalapeno, 1 tablespoon of lime juice and a pinch of salt, set aside.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet over low heat, flipping occasionally.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. When hot, pour the shrimp in. Sear on one side for 1-2 minutes, flip and sear on the other side until pink all the way through and no longer opaque, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- To assemble tacos, layer two tortillas on top of each other. top with lime slaw, a few shrimp, and some avocado. Top with some salsa and a squeeze of fresh lime.
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Notes
- This recipe yields 8 tacos; plan for 2-4 per person depending on hunger.
- Adjust jalapeño amount for desired heat; this recipe uses a small quantity for mild spice.
- Warm tortillas over low heat to maintain softness and flexibility for assembling tacos.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1taco
Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
174mg
(7%)
Potassium
306mg
(7%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
140IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
19.4mg
(22%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 19.4mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.