Let’s talk taco’s! I love tacos, really I could probably eat them daily and not tire of them! Thankfully, there are so many varieties; carnitas, fish, chicken, salmon, steak, and more! These shrimp tacos are so good, and you can whip them up in about 30 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner!
Did I mention this cilantro lime sauce is soooo good! My husband practically drinks it! It’s super versatile too, if you like it spicy add more jalapeno, or keep it out for a mild sauce. It’s also guilt free since I use greek yogurt, you can however, use sour cream if you prefer.
Shrimp Tacos with pineapple salsa and a cilantro lime slaw!
Course: Main, FishCuisine: American, MexicanDifficulty: Easy4
servings30
minutes10
minutesSuper tasty shrimp tacos with a cilantro lime slaw and pineapple salsa! ready in about 30 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- Cilantro lime slaw
2 cups of plain greek yogurt
2 garlic cloves
handful of cilantro, rinsed roughly 1/4-1/2 cup
jalapeno to taste
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp salt
1/2 head of red cabbage, shredded or finely sliced.
- Pineapple salsa
8 oz fresh pineapple, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp salt
- Shrimp seasonings
2 pounds of shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
2 teaspoons each of Chil and cumin powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon of chipotle powder, depending on how spicy you like it
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Taco stuff
10-15 corn tortillas
guacamole or smashed avocado
lime wedges
Directions
- To make the cilantro lime sauce add; yogurt, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno and lime juice to a blender and blend until combined. Taste and adjust to your preference. Mix sauce reserving 1 cup for later, into the cabbage and toss. set aside.
- Mix ingredients together for the pineapple salsa and set aside.
- In a large bowl add; raw shrimp, 1 teaspoon of oil, and seasonings, mix well to coat all the shrimp.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat drizzle oil, add shrimp and garlic to the pan. Saute for 5-8 minutes flipping occasionally, until cooked. Try not to over cook your shrimp or they will become chewy.
- Assembly; add the guacamole or smashed avocado, slaw, shrimp, pineapple salsa and top with extra sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add as little or as much jalapeno as you like. I lean towards the mild side for my kids.
- This also works well for chicken or fish.