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Chili Lime Tacos with Shrimp

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 3 large limes juiced (you only need the juice)
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups purple cabbage shredded
  • cilantro
  • avocado cilantro dressing

Instructions

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  1. Combine your spices together in a bowl with the juice of your limes.
  2. Add the shrimp to your spice & lime juice, stirring to coat.
  3. Place shrimp in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to marinate. The lime juice will begin to cook your shrimp, so don't leave it in there any longer.
  4. Remove your shrimp from the marinade and discard the remaining.
  5. Over medium heat, saute your shrimp in a skillet until cooked through.
  6. Heat your corn tortillas over flame or in a dry heat pan.
  7. Place your cabbage slaw in the tortilla and top with your shrimp.
  8. Drizzle with the avocado cilantro dressing (if using)
  9. Top with cilantro and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't leave your shrimp in the marinade too long, the lime juice will begin to cook the shrimp. 
  • Nutrition facts calculated using specific ingredients including Mission extra thin white corn tortillas. 
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Nutrition Information

Serving 2tacos Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 773mg (32%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tacos
Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 773mg 32%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.