The Best Spicy Shrimp Tacos

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Succulent shrimp tossed in a zesty lime-cilantro sauce, nestled in warm corn tortillas with crispy cabbage slaw. This Mexican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs shrimp, lime, cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp cumin, and 2 minced garlic cloves until emulsified. Add 12 oz shrimp and toss to coat; marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, sauté 1/4 cup chopped cilantro with 1 tbsp lime juice until fragrant. Toss shredded cabbage with 1 tbsp lime juice and 1/2 tbsp olive oil until slightly softened.
  4. Step 4: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat. Assemble tacos by placing shrimp, cabbage slaw, and a dollop of avocado on each tortilla.

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