Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Tacos

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    267 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Tacos

Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Tacos are full of flavor and come together in just 15 minutes! You'll love this easy shrimp taco recipe!

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Ingredients

Servings

Sauce

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1 Serrano pepper finely diced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Shrimp

  • 2 pounds raw shrimp tails removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Slaw

  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream

Tacos

  • 12 corn tortillas for serving
  • Lime wedges
  • 1/4 cup Crumbled queso fresco
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, make the sauce by whisking together cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, serrano pepper, salt and red pepper flakes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons sauce and paprika. Cook in the skillet until shrimp is pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Coat with 2 more tablespoons sauce once cooked.
  3. Make the slaw by combining the remaining sauce with cabbage, more cilantro, and sour cream. Toss until combined.
  4. Serve by spooning shrimp onto tortillas and topping with slaw. Garnish with queso fresco and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 267kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 386mg (129%) Sodium 1321mg (55%) Potassium 189mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 330IU (7%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 269mg (27%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 267 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 267kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 386mg 129%
Sodium 1321mg 55%
Potassium 189mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 330IU 7%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 269mg 27%
Iron 3.5mg 19%

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

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