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Shrimp Tacos

Savory Shrimp Tacos with Zesty Garlic Lime Sauce

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Enjoy delicious shrimp tacos with zesty garlic lime sauce for a quick meal. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt substitute with sour cream for tangy flavor
  • 2 each limes fresh limes yield the best taste
  • 1 bunch cilantro swap for parsley if desired
  • 1 each jalapeño offers optional heat
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder fresh garlic can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon salt balances flavors
Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined) fresh or thawed frozen works well
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can be substituted with avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder swap with paprika for mildness
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin omit if unavailable
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder use regular chili powder if necessary
Tacos
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage pre-shredded saves time
  • 6 each corn or flour tortillas use your preferred type for serving

Equipment

  • blender
  • Skillet
  • Large Bowl
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a blender, combine the Greek yogurt with lime juice, cilantro, chopped jalapeño, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until smooth, then refrigerate.
  2. In a bowl, add shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and chipotle chili powder. Toss and marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Mix shredded cabbage with garlic lime sauce in a separate bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
  4. Heat a skillet and warm tortillas, cooking each for 30 seconds per side. Keep covered.
  5. In the same skillet, heat olive oil and cook marinated shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
  6. Assemble tacos with shrimp, cabbage slaw, avocado, and garlic lime sauce. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and keep taco ingredients separate for customization.

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