Description
A fresh and vibrant taco recipe featuring juicy shrimp marinated in zesty lime and cilantro, topped with avocado and cabbage.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp Lime juice
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 8 small Tortillas
- 1 large Avocado (sliced)
- 1 cup Shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix the lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Add the shrimp into the marinade and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated shrimp, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place cooked shrimp on a tortilla, top with shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, and sour cream if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lime and cilantro for the best flavor. Avoid overcooking the shrimp to prevent toughness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg