Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos
Fresh and zesty cilantro lime shrimp tacos topped with a creamy slaw make a perfect quick and flavorful meal that combines seafood with vibrant citrus and herb notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp peeled and deveined 1/2 teaspoon EACH salt and black pepper 1 teaspoon EACH smoked paprika garlic powder and chili powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon lime zest from 1 lime 2 tablespoons lime juice from that same lime 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 bunch cilantro finely chopped 8 small corn tortillas 1 cup shredded cabbage 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a bowl mix salt black pepper smoked paprika garlic powder and chili powder.
- Toss shrimp in the spice mix.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Add lime zest lime juice and honey to shrimp and toss.
- For slaw mix shredded cabbage mayonnaise lime juice honey and salt.
- Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by layering shrimp slaw and chopped cilantro on tortillas.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor
- Adjust spiciness by modifying chili powder
- Serve with avocado slices or hot sauce for variation
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg