Cilantro Lime Shrimp and Avocado Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Cilantro Lime Shrimp and Avocado Tacos Recipe features succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty cilantro lime dressing, served in soft tortillas with creamy avocado. It’s a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for any taco night.

The recipe is simple and quick, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. You can customize the toppings to your liking, adding ingredients like salsa, cheese, or fresh vegetables.

Easy Shrimp and Avocado Tacos Recipe

These tacos are filled with marinated shrimp cooked to perfection and paired with ripe avocado slices. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas
2 ripe avocados, sliced
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
Warm the Tortillas: In another skillet, warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Place a few shrimp on each tortilla, top with avocado slices, diced tomatoes, and red onion.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.