Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Tacos

These shrimp tacos have quickly become a fan favorite. The combination of avocado slaw, marinated shrimp, and garlic-lime mayo makes for a seriously delicious taco. Serve ’em up with a margarita for a truly special Taco Tuesday. 

INGREDIENTS FOR THE TACOS

FOR THE SHRIMP

Juice of 3 limes

2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp. cumin

1 tbsp. olive oil

Zest of 1 lime

Kosher salt

1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 Tortillas, warmed, for serving

FOR THE CABBAGE SLAW

1 c. shredded green cabbage

1/4 c. cilantro

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 avocado, thinly sliced

Juice of 1 lime

1 tbsp. olive oil

Kosher salt

FOR THE GARLIC-LIME MAYO

1/3 c. Duke’s Mayonnaise

2 tbsp.hot sauce

Zest of 1 lime

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

1.  In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, olive oil, lime zest and season with salt. Add shrimp and cover with plastic wrap. Let marinate 20 minutes in refrigerator. 
2. Make slaw: in a large bowl combine all slaw ingredients. Toss gently to combine and season with salt. 
3. Make garlic-lime mayo: in a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Whisk and season with salt. 
4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat. Grill shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side. 
5. Build tacos: add a scoop of slaw, a few shrimp, and a drizzle of the garlic-lime mayo to each taco. Garnish with cilantro and serve.