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Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

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A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring spiced shrimp and a refreshing cilantro lime slaw, perfect for gluten-free cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 2 avocados, mashed
  • ¼ cup Cotija cheese
  • ⅓ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp parsley flakes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • ½ jalapeño pepper (optional or to taste)
  • ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine 3 tbsp olive oil, green onions, cilantro leaves, 2 minced garlic cloves, lime juice, ¼ tsp salt, freshly ground pepper, Greek yogurt, and jalapeño in a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth, adding water if too thick.
  2. Season shrimp with 2 minced garlic cloves, chili powder, ground cumin, parsley flakes, salt, freshly ground pepper, and 2 tsp olive oil.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2 minutes on each side; set aside.
  4. Mix some of the sauce with the shredded cabbage and set aside.
  5. Assemble tacos with mashed avocado, slaw, cooked shrimp, red onion, and Cotija cheese.
  6. Serve with lime wedges and extra sauce.

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Notes

Ensure all ingredients are labeled certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination and hidden gluten.

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