Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos (Printable)

Juicy shrimp with chili and lime bring zesty flavor to soft tacos, perfect for casual gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp Marinade

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Taco Assembly

09 - 8 small corn tortillas
10 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
12 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
13 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
14 - 1 medium avocado, sliced
15 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
16 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Method:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred. Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate.
03 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium until warm and pliable, about 30 seconds per side. Place in a clean towel to keep warm.
04 - Layer shredded cabbage on each tortilla, followed by cooked shrimp, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, green onions, and cilantro. Drizzle with sour cream and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to make in under thirty minutes
  • Packed with bold zesty flavors
  • Easy to customize with your favorite toppings
  • Relies on fresh shrimp and pantry-friendly spices
02 -
  • High in protein and naturally gluten free
  • Shrimp cooks in minutes making this truly fast food
  • Adaptable to any season with toppings you love
03 -
  • Pat shrimp dry before marinating to help flavors really cling
  • Do not skip toasting your tortillas because it wakes up their aroma
  • If you are spicy lovers add extra chili powder to taste
  • For the juiciest shrimp do not walk away the moment they just curl and turn pink scoop them off the heat Chicken or tofu can stand in for shrimp but keep the lime chili punch alive for best results

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