Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos: Easy, Fresh, and Flavorful Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for cilantro lime shrimp tacos that are fresh, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 cup avocado, sliced
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through.
- Warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp in tortillas and topping with avocado, salsa, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lime zest to the marinade.
- Feel free to add other toppings like shredded cheese or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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