Name: honey lime shrimp tacos with fresh marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound medium or large raw shrimp peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons honey; juice and zest of 2 limes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; salt and pepper to taste; 8 small corn or flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded cabbage; 1 avocado sliced; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; lime wedges for serving

Description

These honey lime shrimp tacos feature a bright marinade of honey, lime, garlic, and spices tossed with juicy shrimp and served on warm tortillas with cabbage slaw, avocado, and cilantro for a light, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound medium or large raw shrimp peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons honey

juice and zest of 2 limes

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic minced

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or cayenne

1/4 teaspoon cumin

salt and pepper to taste

8 small corn or flour tortillas

1 cup shredded cabbage

1 avocado sliced

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Pat shrimp dry and place in a bowl

2. Whisk honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, and garlic until combined

3. Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper

4. Toss shrimp in marinade and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes

5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil grates

6. Grill shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred

7. Warm tortillas on grill until pliable

8. Assemble tacos with shrimp, cabbage, avocado, and cilantro

9. Serve with lime wedges

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: main course
Method: grilling
Cuisine: mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 300
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 450
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 4
Protein: 20
Cholesterol: 150

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