Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos – 20 Minute Dinner

LARGE PLATER WITH THREE LOADED SHRIMP TACO

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos – 20 Minute Dinner

Juicy shrimp tossed in fresh lime juice, garlic, and cilantro for bold, zesty flavor. Served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings. These quick and easy tacos are perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 20 minute dinner ideas, Cilantro lime sauce, Cilantro lime shrimp tacos, Easy shrimp tacos, Healthy shrimp tacos, Homemade shrimp tacos, Quick shrimp tacos, Shrimp taco recipe, Shrimp tacos with slaw, Taco Tuesday recipes

Servings: servings

Calories: 521kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

Large Skillet

Ingredients

2 lb. Raw Shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)
Salt (to taste)

Shrimp Taco Spice Mix:

2 teaspoons Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Cumin
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (to taste)

Cole Slaw Dressing Ingredients:

¼ cup Olive Oil
½ Onion
½ cup Cilantro Leaves (roughly chopped)
2 cloves Garlic
2 Limes (juiced)
½ cup Sour Cream
Salt and Black Ground Pepper (to taste)
¼ cup Water (to thin the sauce, if needed)

Cole Slaw Vegetables:

3 cups Green Cabbage
1 cup Purple Cabbage

Recipe Additions:

8 Flour Tortillas (small)(corn or flour)
2 Avocados (diced)
½ cup Cotija Cheese
Lime Wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Season and Cook the Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with all the spices and a pinch of salt. Heat a little oil in a skillet and cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
Make the Slaw Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the olive oil, onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, sour cream, salt, pepper, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Toss the Slaw: In a large bowl, mix the shredded cabbage with the dressing until evenly coated. Let it sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavor.
Assemble the Tacos: Warm up your tortillas, then layer in the slaw, cooked shrimp, diced avocado, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese. Add a squeeze of lime if you like.

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