Description
Delicious cilantro lime shrimp tacos featuring marinated shrimp, creamy slaw, and ripe avocado, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for slaw)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for slaw)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In another bowl, mix together shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the slaw.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp, slaw, and avocado slices in each tortilla. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding cayenne pepper or jalapeños. Use a cast-iron skillet for even cooking.