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A serving of 20-minute lemon shrimp tacos with fresh toppings.

Classic 20-Minute Lemon Shrimp Tacos

These classic lemon shrimp tacos are ready in just 20 minutes, featuring succulent shrimp seasoned with chili powder and lemon, crunchy cabbage slaw, and creamy hot sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Seasoning
  • 1 lb (≈ 450 g) Large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 whole Fresh lemon zest & juice
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
Taco Components
  • 8-10 Small corn tortillas (6-inch)
  • 2 cups Green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 2 Tbsp Lime juice
  • ½ tsp Sugar optional
  • ¼ cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Hot sauce (your favorite)
  • 1 medium Avocado, sliced
  • 2 Radishes, thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Shallow dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, lime juice, a pinch of salt, and sugar; toss and set aside.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, chili powder, and salt. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly, then let it sit.

Notes

Adjust salt and hot sauce to taste. For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp seasoning.