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Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos

Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos

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Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos are a fresh, vibrant, and flavor-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Juicy shrimp are marinated in a sweet and tangy honey-lime sauce with garlic and spices, then quickly sautéed and served in warm tortillas with crunchy slaw and creamy toppings. The combination of citrus, sweetness, and savory shrimp makes these tacos light yet satisfying.

  • Total Time: 21 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 (about 2–3 tacos per person) 1x

Ingredients

For the Honey Lime Shrimp

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Slaw

2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)

1/2 cup shredded carrots

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon honey

Pinch of salt

For Serving

8-10 small corn or flour tortillas

1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese

1 avocado, sliced

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Lime wedges

Optional: chipotle mayo or sour cream drizzle

Instructions

1. Prepare the Slaw

In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, lime juice, olive oil, honey, and salt. Toss well and set aside to lightly marinate while preparing the shrimp.

2. Make the Honey Lime Marinade

In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

3. Marinate the Shrimp

Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let sit for about 10 minutes.

4. Cook the Shrimp

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and slightly caramelized.

5. Warm the Tortillas

Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 20 seconds until soft and pliable.

6. Assemble the Tacos

Fill each tortilla with honey lime shrimp, top with slaw, avocado slices, cheese, and fresh cilantro. Finish with a squeeze of lime and drizzle of chipotle mayo if desired.

Serve immediately.

Notes

Cooking Tips

Use fresh lime juice
Fresh lime juice gives the tacos a brighter and more natural citrus flavor compared to bottled juice.

Don’t overcook the shrimp
Shrimp cook very quickly. Remove them from heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque to keep them tender.

Warm tortillas properly
Heating tortillas in a dry skillet helps prevent them from tearing and enhances their flavor.

Pat shrimp dry first
If shrimp are very wet, pat them dry before marinating so the flavors stick better.

Variations

Spicy Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos

Add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños to the marinade for extra heat.

Mango Shrimp Tacos

Top the tacos with fresh diced mango or pineapple salsa for a tropical twist.

Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Blend sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and salt to create a creamy taco sauce.

Low-Carb Version

Serve the honey lime shrimp in lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill them for 2–3 minutes per side for a smoky flavor.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 28g

Find it online: https://greatfoodrecipe.com/honey-lime-shrimp-tacos/

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