Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp Stuff
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450 g wild shrimp, shells off and cleaned
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
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0.5 teaspoon sea salt
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1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin
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2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
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1 teaspoon lime zest, grated
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15 g cilantro, chopped up
→ Slaw & Wrapping
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1 ripe avocado, sliced up
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300 g green cabbage, shredded thin
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120 ml Greek yogurt
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15 g cilantro, chopped
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2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
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1 pinch sea salt
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8 tortillas, flour or corn, 15 cm
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Lime wedges, for serving
# Steps to Follow:
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Chop up that cilantro and shred your cabbage. Snag a bowl, toss the cabbage, yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and salt together. Give it a mix so everything gets coated.
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Warm your tortillas till they're soft and pliable. You can use a pan, put 'em straight on the stove flame, or zap 'em in the microwave, whichever's easiest.
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Drop the heat to low after cooking the shrimp. Dump in butter, honey, lime zest, and lime juice. Let it bubble gently for a couple minutes to thicken up. Toss in that chopped cilantro at the end.
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Heat oil in a big pan on medium-high. Toss shrimp with all the spices and seasonings. Once the pan's hot, add shrimp in a single layer. Let 'em sizzle for about 90 seconds, flip, then give 'em another 90 seconds till they're pink and get some caramel on 'em. Don't crowd the pan; work in shifts.
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Blot shrimp dry with a paper towel before seasoning. That way, they get nicely coated.
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Pile some slaw onto each warm tortilla. Stack on 4–6 shrimp, spoon a bit of the buttery sauce over, lay on some slices of avocado, and hit it with a squeeze of fresh lime. Dig in right away.
# Additional Tips:
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Sear your shrimp in small amounts so they brown nicely and don't steam.
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If you like your slaw more or less creamy, slowly add yogurt until it looks good to you.