Introduction
Tutorial: how to make shrimp tacos with spicy cilantro lime sauce — chili-rubbed shrimp + slaw + creamy green sauce. 20 min.
Ingredients List
- 1.5 lb shrimp + 2 tbsp olive oil + 2 tbsp lime juice + chili powder + cumin + smoked paprika + garlic + S+P + cayenne
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt + 1/4 cup mayo + 1 cup cilantro + 1 jalapeño + 2 garlic + lime juice/zest + honey + salt
- 3 cups cabbage + 1 carrot + 1/4 red onion + lime + olive oil + salt
- 12 tortillas + avocado + pickled jalapeños + cotija + lime + cilantro
Timing
Prep 8. Shrimp 5. Sauce/slaw 5. Total 20 min.
Step 1 — Marinate
Whisk + toss; rest 5 min.
Step 2 — Sauce
Blend 60 sec. Pale green.
Step 3 — Slaw
Toss + massage 30 sec.
Step 4 — Sear Shrimp
90 sec/side hot pan.Step 5 — Warm Tortillas
20 sec/side dry pan. Towel-wrap.
Step 6 — Build
Slaw, shrimp, avocado, jalapeño, cotija. Sauce drizzle. Lime, cilantro.
Nutritional Information
- Calories 520 | Protein 34g | Fat 22g | Carbs 42g | Vit C 80% DV
Healthier Alternatives
All Greek yogurt. Corn tortillas. No honey. Black beans. Lettuce wraps.
Serving Suggestions
Build-your-own bar. Cilantro rice. Elote. Margaritas, lager, agua fresca.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Cold shrimp
- Crowded
- Overcooked
- Cold tortillas
- Sauce on slaw early
Storing Tips
Components separate. Sauce 5 days. Skillet reheat shrimp.
Conclusion
That’s how to make shrimp tacos with spicy cilantro lime sauce. Comment your spice level, share a photo, subscribe.
FAQs
Frozen? Thawed, dry.
No jalapeño? Serrano or poblano.
Grill? Skewers 2 min/side.
Make ahead? Sauce 5 days.
GF? Corn tortillas.
Vegetarian? Roasted cauliflower.
Recipe Card: Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cilantro Lime Sauce
Prep: 8 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 20 min | Serves: 4 | Calories: 520/serving
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb large shrimp + 2 tbsp olive oil + 2 tbsp lime + chili powder + cumin + smoked paprika + garlic + S+P + cayenne
- Sauce: 3/4 cup Greek yogurt + 1/4 cup mayo + 1 cup cilantro + 1 jalapeño + 2 garlic + lime juice/zest + honey + salt
- Slaw: 3 cups cabbage + 1 carrot + 1/4 red onion + lime + olive oil + salt
- 12 tortillas + avocado + pickled jalapeños + cotija + lime + cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp 5 min in oil + lime + spices.
- Blend cilantro lime sauce 60 sec.
- Toss slaw with lime + oil + salt.
- Sear shrimp 90 sec per side in hot pan.
- Warm tortillas 20 sec per side.
- Build: slaw, shrimp, avocado, jalapeño, cotija, sauce, lime, cilantro.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 520 | Protein 34g | Fat 22g | Carbs 42g | Vit C 80% DV
