Chile-Lime Shrimp Tacos

Name: Chile-Lime Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tsp chili powder; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 8 corn tortillas; 2 cups green cabbage (shredded); 2 avocados, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Spicy chile and lime-marinated shrimp, quickly sautéed until juicy and bright. Served on warm tortillas with crisp slaw and creamy avocado. A trending light yet satisfying dinner.

23 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

Mexican-AmericanDinnerStovetopPescatarian

Ingredients

1.5 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tsp chili powder
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 corn tortillas
2 cups green cabbage (shredded)
2 avocados, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 tsp chili powder, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined) and toss well. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
2

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. When very hot, add shrimp with the marinade and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).
3

Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a flame.
4

Build tacos by layering 2 cups green cabbage (shredded), shrimp, and 2 sliced avocados slices on each tortilla.
5

Top with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.

Questions

How long does Chile-Lime Shrimp Tacos keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Chile-Lime Shrimp Tacos?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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