Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos
MexicanHigh protein30 minBudget friendlyMeal prepDinnerHigh protein
35 min4 servings
Why this meal
High proteinBudget friendlyMeal prep friendly
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 8 pieces corn tortillas
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1.In a bowl, combine peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- 2.Meanwhile, prepare the cilantro lime slaw by mixing shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
- 4.Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- 5.Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp onto each tortilla, top with a generous scoop of cilantro lime slaw, and sprinkle with sliced avocado and a drizzle of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- 6.Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Recipe by
Ava Hearthstone