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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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 267 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  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

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

% 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.