Description
Shrimp tacos deliver a burst of flavor in every bite, featuring succulent shrimp, crunchy veggies, and a hint of zesty lime. Perfect for summer nights or a cozy taco Tuesday, this easy shrimp taco recipe is your go-to dish for gatherings or solo feasts. With minimal prep and endless customization options, these tacos promise to elevate any meal into a festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Meanwhile, slice cabbage thinly and chop avocado; drizzle with lime juice.
- Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave until soft.
- Assemble tacos by layering shrimp, cabbage, avocado, sour cream or yogurt, and cilantro on the tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 180mg