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fresh lime cilantro shrimp tacos

Lime and Cilantro Shrimp Tacos

These vibrant shrimp tacos combine perfectly seasoned shrimp and crisp green beans with a fresh tomato-cucumber salsa, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Ready in under 20 minutes, they're the perfect weeknight dinner that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your table with minimal effort.
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Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Shrimp Tacos, Tacos
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 285kcal

Equipment

Chef's Knife
Chopping Board
Mixing Bowl
Skillet

Ingredients

For the Tacos:

  • 8 corn tortillas 6 inch
  • 1 lb medium or large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces green beans trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning mix
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Salsa:

  • 1 1/2 cups tomatoes chopped and seeded
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped and seeded
  • 1/3 cup scallion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Wrap tortillas in heavy foil and heat in oven for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the salsa by combining tomatoes, cucumber, scallion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  • In one bowl, toss green beans with 1/2 teaspoon of fajita seasoning.
  • In another bowl, toss shrimp with remaining 1/2 teaspoon of fajita seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add seasoned green beans to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
  • Add seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes more or until shrimp turn opaque.
  • Remove tortillas from oven and assemble tacos by dividing the shrimp and bean mixture between the warm tortillas.
  • Serve immediately with the fresh salsa.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lime juice and seasoning for 15-30 minutes before cooking
Substitute flour tortillas if corn tortillas aren't available, though corn provides better authenticity
The salsa can be made up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving
For meal prep, cook the shrimp and beans ahead and reheat gently before serving
Add diced avocado or a drizzle of hot sauce for extra richness and heat
Green beans can be blanched ahead of time to reduce cooking time
Double the salsa recipe as it pairs well with chips as an appetizer

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g