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Shrimp Tacos

Delicious Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Lime Slaw

These Shrimp Tacos bring beach flavors home with juicy shrimp, creamy cilantro lime sauce, and crunchy slaw. A quick and customizable dinner option!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh or frozen, peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Divided for cooking and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adds spice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Chipotle Chili Pepper Provides smokiness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Adds warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavor
For the Taco Assembly
  • 6-8 pieces Tortillas Corn or flour
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage Adds crunch
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Main component of the sauce
  • 1 clove Garlic Peeled
  • 0.5 small Jalapeno Seeds and membranes removed
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves Tightly packed
  • 1 large Lime Zest and Juice From 1 large or 2 very small limes

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • nonstick skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Toss with olive oil, chili powder, chipotle pepper, cumin, and salt. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. In a food processor, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, and lime zest and juice. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, add shredded cabbage and half the creamy sauce. Toss until well coated and let chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds each side. Fill with shrimp, top with slaw, drizzle with remaining sauce, and squeeze lime juice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For the best flavor, store shrimp and slaw separately if storing leftovers. Shrimp can last in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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