Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Bold Flavors: The honey-lime sauce with cilantro creates a bright, tangy taste.
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Quick & Easy: Ready in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
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Customizable: Adjust the toppings and seasonings to your preference.
Ingredients
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1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 tablespoons honey
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Juice and zest of 1 lime
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1 bunch fresh cilantro (divided)
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1 cup shredded green cabbage
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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 avocado, sliced
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Tortillas (corn, flour, or blend)
Directions
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Prepare the Shrimp: Season the shrimp with smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Make the Sauce: Once the shrimp is cooked, add butter, honey, lime juice, and zest to the pan. Stir to coat the shrimp in the sauce and cook for another minute.
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Make the Slaw: Mix shredded cabbage with Greek yogurt and chopped cilantro. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
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Assemble: Warm the tortillas and fill them with shrimp, slaw, and avocado slices. Serve with extra lime wedges.
Servings and Timing
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Servings: 4
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Variations
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Add heat: Add jalapeños or a spicy sauce for more heat.
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Substitute: Use chicken or fish in place of shrimp.
Storage
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To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Conclusion
These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos are packed with fresh, vibrant flavors, making them a perfect dish for any taco night. Quick to prepare, customizable, and always delicious!
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos
- Prep Time: 10 minute
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 4 tacos, depending on serving size)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos are a fresh, flavorful dish with seasoned shrimp cooked in a tangy honey-lime sauce, topped with creamy slaw and avocado slices. Perfect for taco night, these quick and easy shrimp tacos deliver bold, zesty flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons honey
Juice and zest of 1 lime
1 bunch fresh cilantro (divided)
For the Slaw:
1 cup shredded green cabbage
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste
For the Toppings:
1 avocado, sliced
Tortillas (corn, flour, or blend)
Extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
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Prepare the Shrimp:
Season the shrimp with smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. -
Make the Sauce:
Once the shrimp is cooked, add butter, honey, lime juice, and zest to the pan. Stir to coat the shrimp in the sauce and cook for another minute. -
Make the Slaw:
In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage with Greek yogurt and chopped cilantro. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. -
Assemble:
Warm the tortillas and fill them with shrimp, slaw, and avocado slices. Serve with extra lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Variations:
Add heat: Add jalapeños or your favorite spicy sauce to the slaw or sauce for an extra kick.
Substitute proteins: You can swap shrimp with chicken, fish, or even a plant-based protein like tofu for a vegetarian version.
Storage:
To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
To Reheat: Reheat the shrimp gently on the stove or in the microwave, though fresh tacos are best when assembled right before eating.
