Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chipotle Slaw
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4 cups shredded green or purple cabbage
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1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onion
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2 tablespoons minced chipotle in adobo sauce
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
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1 teaspoon lime juice
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2 tablespoons buttermilk
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp
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1/2 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
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3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
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1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
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2 medium cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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680g medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
→ Assembly
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10 (15cm) corn or flour tortillas, warmed
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Lime wedges for serving
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Additional cilantro for garnish
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Cotija cheese for topping
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine cabbage, green onion, and chipotle. In a separate small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, honey, lime juice, and buttermilk until smooth. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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In a large shallow bowl, whisk lime juice, cilantro, honey, garlic, and olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reserve 60ml (1/4 cup) of the mixture and set aside. Toss shrimp in remaining marinade and allow to marinate for 15 minutes only (longer marination will begin to cook the shrimp due to acidity).
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Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat or prepare a well-greased large nonstick pan on stovetop. Remove shrimp from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. If using outdoor grill, place shrimp on a sheet of nonstick aluminum foil. Cook shrimp for 3-5 minutes, turning once, until golden-brown and opaque throughout.
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Transfer grilled shrimp to a bowl and toss in the reserved marinade until evenly coated.
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Place a few shrimp in each warmed tortilla and top with chipotle slaw. Garnish with freshly-squeezed lime, cilantro, and cotija cheese before serving.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, prepare the slaw at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
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Shrimp cook very quickly - be careful not to overcook as they will become tough and rubbery.