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Delicious Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce

Juicy shrimp tacos with a creamy cilantro lime sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large or jumbo shrimp Fresh or thawed frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground chipotle pepper adjust based on heat preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin optional
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt adjust to taste
For the Tacos
  • 8 pieces Corn or flour tortillas use corn for gluten-free
  • 2 cups Cabbage or slaw mix green cabbage or pre-packaged slaw
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 small Jalapeño deseeded for milder heat
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro or substitute with parsley
  • 1 lime Lime zest and juice

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Food Processor
  • Bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. In a bowl, combine shrimp with half of the olive oil, chili powder, chipotle pepper, cumin, and kosher salt. Toss to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the creamy cilantro lime sauce by blending Greek yogurt, remaining olive oil, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss the shredded cabbage or slaw mix with about half of the prepared taco sauce.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated shrimp. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until opaque and lightly golden.
  2. While the shrimp is cooking, warm the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds or in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
  3. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp in each tortilla, topping with cabbage slaw, and drizzling with the remaining taco sauce. Serve with lime wedges and extra cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh lime juice and cilantro. Allow slaw to sit with sauce before serving to meld flavors.

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