Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cilantro Lime Sauce (20-Minute Coastal Dinner)

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
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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 Shrimp90 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