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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 345
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime

Method
 

  1. Marinate the shrimp: mix oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, juice of half the lime, zest of the whole lime, and half the cilantro. Toss shrimp and let sit 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk sour cream with juice from the other lime half and a pinch of salt for the crema.
  3. Toss cabbage with remaining cilantro, juice from the leftover lime half, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Sear shrimp in a hot oiled skillet 2–3 minutes per side until pink and curled.
  5. Warm tortillas, then fill with slaw, shrimp, crema, and jalapeño.

Notes

The 10-minute marinade time is not included in the prep total because you can shred the cabbage and make the crema during that window. Dry the shrimp lightly after marinating for a better sear.