Name: Baja Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients: 1 tsp each salt and pepper; 1 lime, zested; 3 limes, juiced; 2 tbsp cilantro, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb shrimp; 3 cups cabbage, shredded; 1/4 cup cilantro, minced; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced; 1 lime, juiced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp each salt and pepper; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp hot sauce; 1 lime, zested; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; tortillas; crumbled queso fresca; cilantro; avocado

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Baja Shrimp Tacos

Take a trip south of the border with this shrimp tacos. Crunchy cabbage slaw, lots of lime and a creamy garlic mayo on top of marinated shrimp will give you all the beach vibes. I like to grill the shrimp, but these can easily be made on the stovetop too.

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Baja Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients

For the Marinade

1 tsp each salt and pepper
1 lime, zested
3 limes, juiced
2 tbsp cilantro, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp cumin
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb shrimp

Cabbage Slaw

3 cups cabbage, shredded
¼ cup cilantro, minced
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
½ avocado, thinly sliced
1 lime, juiced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp each salt and pepper

Garlic Lime Mayonnaise

⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp hot sauce
1 lime, zested
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt

For serving

tortillas
crumbled queso fresca
cilantro
avocado

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients except shrimp. Whish thoroughly. Add shrimp and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
Make slaw by combining all ingredients and tossing gently.
Make garlic lime mayo by combining all ingredients and whisking thoroughly until smooth. Add water as needed to thin.
Heat a grill or pan. Saute shrimp until pink and cooked through.
Assemble tacos by heating tortillas individaully. Off heat, top tortillas with slaw, shrimp, garlic lime mayo and garnish with cilantro, queso fresca and avocado.