Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos

cilantro lime shrimp in taco shells with pineapple salsa

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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!

Prep Time20

Cook Time5

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Author: Tiffany Azure

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.

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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.

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