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Shrimp Lime Tacos from Delish

Best Shrimp Tacos Recipe

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Kick up taco night with the best shrimp tacos recipe combining tender lime kissed shrimp, avocado slaw, and a spicy sauce. This recipe is adapted from the Delish test kitchen.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

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Shrimp Tacos

  • 1 lbs. shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • Juice from 2 limes
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro plus additional for serving
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 garlic cloves grated or minced
  • Kosher salt
  • 12 street taco tortillas charred or warmed

Avocado Slaw

  • 1 cup green cabbage finely shredded 
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 firm but ripe avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp EVOO
  • Kosher salt

Spicy Mayo

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise 
  • 1-2 Tbsp hot sauce depending on preferred spice level
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

Shrimp Tacos

  1. Add lime juice, 1 Tbsp olive oil, cumin, cilantro, and garlic to a bowl along with a generous pinch of salt and whisk to combine.
  2. Fold in the shrimp making sure they’re fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Remove the shrimp from the marinade but don’t pat dry. 
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add remaining olive oil.
  5. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Allow the first side to cook for about 2 minutes until the sides begin to turn opaque. Flip the shrimp and allow the second side to cook another 2-3 minutes until cooked through. The shrimp will be pink, opaque, and C shaped. Their internal temperature should be 120 degrees. 
  6. Remove from the pan. 
  7. To assemble the tacos, place several shrimp down the middle. You can chop into smaller bite sizes if desired. Top with the avocado slaw. Drizzle on the spicy mayo. Enjoy!

Avocado Slaw

  1. Add all of the ingredients for the slaw except the avocado to a bowl. Toss to combine.
  2. Gently fold in the avocado slices, careful not to break up. 
  3. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Spicy Mayo

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.
  2. Taste. Add additional hot sauce or salt if desired.
  3. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • Author: Adapted from Delish Test Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Entree
  • Method: Sauteing
  • Cuisine: American

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