Description
Shrimp tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that can elevate any meal. With tender shrimp, crunchy cabbage, and zesty toppings all wrapped in a soft tortilla, these easy-to-make tacos are perfect for casual dinners or lively gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 avocado (sliced)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by layering shredded cabbage first, followed by shrimp.
- Top with cilantro, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Marinate the shrimp while preparing the toppings to enhance flavor. Swap shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu if desired. For added spice, try chipotle powder or lime zest.