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    Home » Seafood

    Lime and Chili Shrimp Tacos

    Posted: Feb 29, 2020 · Updated: Apr 23, 2021 by Tonje

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    These skinny lime and chili shrimp tacos are rich in protein, absolutely delicious and really easy to make.

    Lime and chili shrimp tacos with fresh chilies on the side.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to make lime and chili shrimp tacos
    • Storing leftovers
    • Serving suggestions
    • The best taco toppings
    • Frequently asked questions
    • More Mexican style recipes
    • Recipe

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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.
    Tacos with lime and chili shrimp.

    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.

    Chili and lime shrimp tacos on a wooden board.

    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
    • Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

    Recipe

    shrimp tacos with lime and chili.

    Lime and chili shrimp tacos

    These skinny lime and chili shrimp tacos are rich in protein, absolutely delicious and really easy to make.
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    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine International
    Servings 4 tacos
    Calories 186 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    Lime and chili shrimp

    • 1 red chili
    • 200 g raw shrimp
    • 1 lime (juice only)
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove

    Taco ingredients

    • 4 tortilla wraps (corn or wheat)
    • 4 tablespoon 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.

    Notes

    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!

    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, guacamole or mexican fried rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 13gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 597mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg
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    1. mohan kumar

      March 02, 2020 at 5:02 am

      Nice blog to follow while preparing recipes.
      Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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      • Tonje

        March 02, 2020 at 6:51 am

        Thank you Mohan! Really appreciate it 🙂

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