Nana's birthday shrimp tacos 🦐🦐

Name: Nana's birthday shrimp tacos 🦐🦐
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: Juice of 3 limes; 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp. cumin; 1 tbsp. olive oil; Zest of 1 lime; Kosher salt; 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined; 8 Tortillas, warmed, for serving; 1 c. shredded green cabbage; 1/4 c. cilantro; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced; 1 lime, juiced; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; 1/3 c. Mayonnaise; 2 tbsp. hot sauce; Zest of 1 lime; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; Kosher salt

5 steps

Prep:25minCook:20min

I've made these shrimp tacos for 5 years running for my mother in law. Be sure not to marinate for too long or the citrus will make the shrimp gross (20-45 min is the sweet spot).

Updated at: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:21:55 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories327.4 kcal (16%)

Total Fat24.1 g (34%)

Carbs6.5 g (3%)

Sugars1.7 g (2%)

Protein23.8 g (48%)

Sodium610.7 mg (31%)

Fiber1.9 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, olive oil, lime zest and season with salt. Add shrimp and cover with plastic wrap. Let marinate 20 minutes in refrigerator.