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Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos

These delicious Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos combine two of my favourite things: shrimp and avocado. In my opinion, these are the best shrimp tacos around! The tequila lime shrimp is juicy and flavourful. The pickled coleslaw adds a beautiful tart crunch, while the cilantro avocado sauce adds creaminess and yet another layer of flavour to this delicious meal. These sumptuous tacos are a satisfying meal that will satisfy any pescatarian or meat lover.
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Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: avocado, cabbage, coleslaw, lemon, lime, onion, pickled onion, shrimp, tacos
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Marinating time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 13 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 429kcal
Author: Anneke Silva

Equipment

  • Kitchen knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Barbeque
  • 3 Bowls
  • Cheese grater
  • Citrus juicer
  • 8 Barbeque skewers

Ingredients

Tequila Lime Shrimp

  • 1/2 cup Tequila
  • 3 Limes juiced
  • 1 Lime zested
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1/8 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Chili
  • 1/8 tsp Cumin
  • 600 grams Shrimp

Pickled Coleslaw

  • 1/4 Red Cabbage
  • 1/2 Vidalia Onion
  • 1 Carrot shredded
  • 3 Lemons
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt

Avocado Sauce

  • 1 Avocado
  • 2 Lemons juiced
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Chli
  • 1/8 tsp Chili Flakes
  • 1/8 tsp Cumin

Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos

  • 8 Soft Shell Tacos
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Pickled Coleslaw

  • Shred the carrot, and thinly slice the cabbage and onion.
  • Juice the lemons, and mix it all together in a bowl. Toss in the cilantro and kosher salt.
  • Cover the bowl and leave it to marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge.
    Cover the bowl and leave it to marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge.

Tequila Lime Shrimp

  • Juice the limes and place them in a bowl with the tequila and lime zest.
  • Add the minced garlic, kosher salt, chill and cumin and mix.
  • Add the shrimp and mix together.
    Add the shrimp and mix together.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
  • Place the shrimp onto the skewers.
    Place the shrimp onto the skewers.
  • Barbeque at 400 F for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional minute.
    Barbeque at 400 F for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional minute.

Avocado Sauce

  • Mash the avocado and add the lemon juice and spices. Mix and set aside.
    Mash the avocado and add the lemon juice and spices. Mix and set aside.

Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos

  • Fill your tortilla with shrimp and coleslaw, then top with avocado sauce.
    Fill your tortilla with shrimp and coleslaw, then top with avocado sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 830mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3298IU | Vitamin C: 130mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 4mg