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Quick Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos

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A fast and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring shrimp marinated in lime and cilantro, seared to juicy perfection, and served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest and juice of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage or lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
  • 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta (optional)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt for drizzling
  • Extra lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lime zest, lime juice, chopped cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 10-15 minutes, but no longer than 20 minutes.
  2. While shrimp marinates, shred cabbage or lettuce, dice tomatoes or prepare pico de gallo, and crumble cheese if using. Warm tortillas on a dry skillet or in the microwave wrapped in a damp towel.
  3. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer without crowding. Cook about 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly charred, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until opaque and juicy. Remove from heat immediately.
  4. Place shrimp on warm tortillas. Top with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes or pico de gallo, cheese, and a drizzle of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the top.
  5. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Do not marinate shrimp longer than 20 minutes to avoid ‘cooking’ them with lime juice. Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent tearing. Cook shrimp in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fresh lime juice is preferred over bottled. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt or avocado crema. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days; keep toppings and tortillas separate.

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