Shrimp Tacos — FamilyPlate recipe🌮

Shrimp Tacos

Grilled shrimp in tacos with cabbage slaw and lime

mexicanseafood

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
medium
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Meal Type
dinner

Nutrition per serving

AI estimate — approximate
320
Calories
kcal
25g
Protein
30g
Carbs
10g
Fat

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

👶 Kid-Friendly🌶️ medium Spice

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until shrimp is well coated.

  3. 3

    Place the shrimp on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque.

  4. 4

    While the shrimp is grilling, prepare the cabbage slaw by mixing shredded cabbage, carrots, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.

  5. 5

    Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side or until soft.

  6. 6

    Once the shrimp is done, remove from the grill and let them cool slightly; then warm tortillas if needed.

  7. 7

    Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla, followed by a generous scoop of cabbage slaw.

  8. 8

    Serve the tacos with extra lime wedges on the side.