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Easy Recipes: Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos

Fresh, zesty cilantro lime shrimp tacos made simple for any night—bursting with flavor and crunch.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, cilantro lime shrimp, dinner recipes, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, shrimp tacos, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice and zest of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix
  • 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Squeeze juice from 1 lime and sprinkle with zest and cilantro. Toss and remove from heat.
  3. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lime juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir in coleslaw mix to coat.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  5. To assemble: Add slaw to tortillas, top with shrimp, extra cilantro, and a wedge of lime if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Use fresh or frozen shrimp; just thaw before cooking. For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne or chopped jalapeño. Serve with avocado slices or pico de gallo. Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter slaw.