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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos

These cilantro lime shrimp tacos are and easy and delicious dinner that's perfects for Taco Tuesday...or any other day of the week!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword cilantro lime shrimp tacos, easy shrimp tacos, shrimp tacos
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 286kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 1 1/2 limes juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 avocado cut into chunks
  • 1/4 purple onion. cut into thin slices
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 2/3 cup gorgonzola cheese
  • 2/3 cup cilantro lime dressing
  • 6 small tortillas

Instructions

  • Combine shrimp, chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice in a large bowl. You can also add some lime zest for extra flavor.
    1/2 lb shrimp, 1 1/2 limes, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Marinate for 1/2 an hour, then cook the shrimp in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Next, add the shrimp and avocado to a flour tortillas.
    1/2 lb shrimp, 1/2 avocado, 6 small tortillas
  • Add purple onion, shredded lettuce and gorgonzola cheese.
    1/4 purple onion. cut into thin slices, 1 cup shredded lettuce, 2/3 cup gorgonzola cheese
  • Finally, drizzle the cilantro lime dressing over the top. I just used a store-bought dressing, but if you have extra time, you can always make your own.
    2/3 cup cilantro lime dressing
  • Serve with lime wedges on the side and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can save the shrimp tails and peels and freeze them to make seafood stock later.
  • While we like to marinate the shrimp for extra flavor, you can skip this part if you're in a hurry.
  • Heat your tortillas in the microwave if you prefer them warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg