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Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos seafood recipe ideas

20-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos That Wow Every Time


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Garlic butter shrimp tacos are a quick and flavorful seafood dish. Juicy shrimp cooked in garlic butter are served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Squeeze lime juice over shrimp.
  5. Warm tortillas according to package instructions.
  6. Fill tortillas with shrimp, cabbage, cilantro, tomatoes, and avocado.

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp for best results.
  • Adjust garlic to taste.
  • Add hot sauce for extra spice.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg

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