These skinny lime and chili shrimp tacos are rich in protein, absolutely delicious and really easy to make.
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Ingredients
Here is everything you need to make lime and chili shrimp tacos:
- Lime – juice only, to marinate the shrimp in.
- Chili – fresh red chili brings the heat.
- Shrimp – use raw fresh or thawed shrimp.
- Guacamole – buy it, or make your own.
- Lettuce – use your favourite!
- Tortillas – use corn or flour tortillas to suit your peferences.
How to make lime and chili shrimp tacos
Add raw shrimp to a bowl, and add finely diced chili, garlic and lime juice. Mix to combine, and leave the shrimp to marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
Heat some oil in a frying pan, and add the shrimp. Cook until they have turned red and white all over, and their tails have curled in, about 3-5 minutes.
Heat the tortillas in the oven, microwave or in a pan. Fill them with lettuce and guacamole, then add the lime and chili shrimp on top. This recipe makes 4 tacos.
Storing leftovers
Leftover lime and chili shrimp tacos can be stored in the fridge for up to a day. Keep in mind that guacamole tends to brown quickly. If possible, store the leftover shrimp separate from the other ingredients, and assemble the tacos right before eating them.
The chili and lime shrimp can be frozen separately for future use.
Serving suggestions
Serve these tacos as is, or with other Mexican or Tex-Mex courses. I love serving it with chili and lime rice and guacamole.
The best taco toppings
Here are some other things you can try to add to these tacos:
- Mango salsa – for a fruity twist
- Fresh vegetables like red onion, jalapenos, tomatoes, radishes or corn.
- Salsa is always good with tacos!
Frequently asked questions
Are these tacos allergy friendly? – These are pescetarian, egg free, dairy free, soy free and nut free. Be sure to use gluten free tortillas if you want to make a gluten free version.
Can I use frozen shrimp? – Absolutely! Just thaw the frozen shrimp, and they will be ready to use.
Can I use cooked shrimp? – Yes, you can. As the shrimp is already cooked, you will only have to reheat them in the pan. Be careful not to leave them on for too long, or they will overcook and dry out!
More Mexican style recipes
- Pulled pork tacos
- Slow cooker chicken taco soup
- Skinny Mexican casserole
- Sheet pan fajitas
- Buffalo chicken tacos
Recipe
Lime and chili shrimp tacos
Ingredients
Lime and chili shrimp
- 1 red chili
- 200 g raw shrimp
- 1 lime (juice only)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
Taco ingredients
- 4 tortilla wraps (corn or wheat)
- 4 tbsp guacamole
- handful lettuce
Instructions
- Add raw shrimp to a bowl, and add finely diced chili and garlic plus the juice of one lime. Mix to combine, and leave the shrimp to marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Heat some oil in a frying pan, and add the shrimp. Cook until they have turned red and white all over, and their tails have curled in, about 3-5 minutes.
- Heat the tortillas in the oven, microwave or in a pan. Fill them with lettuce and guacamole, then add the lime and chili shrimp on top. This recipe makes 4 tacos.
mohan kumar
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Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Tonje
Thank you Mohan! Really appreciate it 🙂