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Shrimp Tacos with a Cilantro Lime Topping

Tender pieces of shrimp with a creamy cilantro topping and wrapped up in a crisp taco shell. These Shrimp Tacos with a Cilantro Lime Topping are a must make!
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time44 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, North American
Keyword: avocados, shrimp, tacos
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 227kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the shrimp:

  • 1 lb shrimp raw, peeled, cleaned and tails removed
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1 Small dried chili finely chopped
  • 1 Clove garlic crushed
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon sea salt

For the Cilantro Lime Topping:

  • 1/2 Cup Greek yogurt
  • Juice and zest of 1/2 lime
  • 2 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 Spring onions finely chopped (almost minced)
  • Small handful fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/2 Teaspoon sea salt

Other:

  • 8 taco shells soft or hard
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tomatoes diced
  • 2 Avocados diced
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Instructions

  • Make the shrimp marinade by adding the lime juice, dried chili, garlic, cumin, chili powder and salt to a medium bowl. Stir well to combine flavours. Add the shrimp, coat well and refrigerate.
  • Make the cilantro lime topping by combining the Greek yogurt, juice and zest of the lime, garlic, spring onions, cilantro and salt together. Stir well and set aside.
  • Heat the tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet set over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook over a high heat, stirring regularly for about 7 minutes or until cooked throughout. Remove from heat.
  • In another large skillet, preferably cast iron, set over high heat, add as many taco wraps as you can without having them overlap. Heat them for about a minute one each side. Remove from heat and fill will shrimp, tomatoes, avocados and the cilantro lime topping. You can pre make them all or set ingredients out on a table for everyone to help themselves.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Tacos with a Cilantro Lime Topping
Amount Per Serving (1 Taco)
Calories 227 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 144mg48%
Sodium 775mg34%
Potassium 427mg12%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 434IU9%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 124mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.