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Easy Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos Recipe

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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos

Sautéed cilantro-lime shrimp and melted cheese taco, served with cabbage & lime on a corn tortilla.

Nothing like some sauteed shrimp in some fresh herbs, lime, and melted butter to elevate your dinner plans. This easy cilantro lime shrimp taco recipe can be served on its own, but it’s always more fun in the form of taco. Add your favorite toppings or follow our guide, either way you will enjoy eating this simple recipe for cilantro lime shrimp tacos.

Easy Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Recipe Type: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Improv Oven
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Serves: 4
Sautéed cilantro-lime shrimp and melted cheese taco, served with cabbage & lime on a corn tortilla.
Ingredients
  • Cilantro Lime Shrimp
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • Tacos
  • 6″ corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 bag of coleslaw mix
  • 8 oz shredded cheese (white cheddar or queso blanco)
  • 8 oz sour cream
Instructions
Cilantro Lime Shrimp
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and garlic.
  2. Sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add lime zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and shrimp.
  4. Cook until shrimp is pink, about 2-5 minutes.
  5. Turn off heat and add butter and cilantro.
  6. Stir until butter is melted and creates a smooth and silky sauce.
  7. Add more salt and pepper as needed
Tacos
  1. Scoop a spoonful of the sauteed onto a tortilla
  2. Sprinkled cheese and coleslaw mix ontop
  3. Dab on some sour cream
  4. Serve hot

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos

 

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