Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with pineapple salsa and zesty slaw features tender, flavorful shrimp with toasty tortillas with a bright, fruity salsa and crunchy slaw on top! These tacos offer the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and fresh elements, making them the perfect tasty meal!
Servings:6 servings
Ingredients
For the Cilantro Lime Shrimp
- 16 oz frozen raw shrimp, thawed
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tbsp oil, divided
- juice of 2 small limes
- 18 small corn or flour tortillas
For the Pineapple Salsa
- 8 oz fresh pineapple, chopped small
- 1 small red onion
- large handful cilantro
- juice of 1 small lime
- 2 red jalapeños, deseeded and finely diced
- salt, to taste
For the Zesty Slaw
- 5 oz shredded white cabbage, about 1/4 head
- 1 tbsp light mayonnaise
- zest and juice of 1/2 lime
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Drain the shrimp and pat dry with kitchen paper. Combine with the chopped cilantro, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, 1/2 tbsp of the oil and the lime juice, and set aside to marinate.
- To make the pineapple salsa, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and season to taste with salt.
- For the slaw, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, and a generous pinch of salt in the bottom of a large bowl. Add the cabbage and toss to combine. Add more salt if needed.
- Warm the tortillas, if desired, while you heat up a large cast iron skillet or non-stick frying pan over a medium high heat.
- Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil and once it is shimmering, add the shrimp, removed from their marinade with a slotted spoon. Cook for about a minute on each side until just pink through.
- Serve with the tortillas, salsa and slaw.
Notes
The slaw is best eaten the day it is made, but will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for the next day. The salsa will keep well for up to three days. Do not reheat the shrimp, but you can still enjoy leftovers cold the next day.
Nutrition
Calories: 317 kcal, Carbohydrates: 47 g, Protein: 21 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 0.02 g, Cholesterol: 122 mg, Sodium: 628 mg, Potassium: 515 mg, Fiber: 8 g, Sugar: 7 g, Vitamin A: 339 IU, Vitamin C: 39 mg, Calcium: 147 mg, Iron: 2 mg