Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    317 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with pineapple salsa and zesty slaw features tender, flavorful shrimp with toasty tortillas with a bright, fruity salsa and crunchy slaw on top! These tacos offer the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and fresh elements, making them the perfect tasty meal!

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Ingredients

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For the Cilantro Lime Shrimp

  • 16 oz Shrimp thawed, frozen, raw
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tbsp neutral cooking oil divided, generic cooking oil
  • lime juice of 2 small limes
  • 18 corn tortilla small
  • 18 flour tortilla small

For the Pineapple Salsa

  • 8 oz pineapple chopped small, fresh
  • 1 red onion small
  • cilantro large handful
  • lime juice of 1 small lime
  • 2 jalapeno pepper deseeded and finely diced, red variety
  • salt to taste

For the Zesty Slaw

  • 5 oz white cabbage about 1/4 head, shredded
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise light
  • lime zest and juice of 1/2 lime
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain the shrimp and pat dry with kitchen paper. Combine with the chopped cilantro, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, 1/2 tbsp of the oil and the lime juice, and set aside to marinate.
  2. To make the pineapple salsa, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and season to taste with salt.
  3. For the slaw, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, and a generous pinch of salt in the bottom of a large bowl. Add the cabbage and toss to combine. Add more salt if needed. 
  4. Warm the tortillas, if desired, while you heat up a large cast iron skillet or non-stick frying pan over a medium high heat.
  5. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil and once it is shimmering, add the shrimp, removed from their marinade with a slotted spoon. Cook for about a minute on each side until just pink through.
  6. Serve with the tortillas, salsa and slaw.

Notes

  • The slaw is best eaten the day it is made, but will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for the next day. The salsa will keep well for up to three days. Do not reheat the shrimp, but you can still enjoy leftovers cold the next day.
  • The slaw is best eaten the day it is made, but will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for the next day. The salsa will keep well for up to three days. Do not reheat the shrimp, but you can still enjoy leftovers cold the next day.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.02g (1%) Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 628mg (26%) Potassium 515mg (11%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 339IU (7%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 147mg (15%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 628mg 26%
Potassium 515mg 11%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 339IU 7%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 147mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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