Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos are a fresh and zesty dish that brings the taste of the ocean to your table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos feature succulent shrimp marinated in vibrant lime juice and fresh cilantro. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas, they’re topped with your choice of avocado, salsa, or shredded cabbage, resulting in a flavorful meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Warm corn tortillas on another skillet or directly over an open flame until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing cooked shrimp on tortillas and adding desired toppings.
- Serve with a drizzle of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg