Description
Learn how to make delicious shrimp tacos with this easy-to-follow recipe guide. These tacos are versatile and can be customized in four different ways to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembling:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prep Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, mix sour cream (or Greek yogurt) with lime juice. Set aside.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until soft and warm.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each tortilla with shrimp, cabbage, red onion, avocado, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp tacos, taco recipe, Mexican food, easy dinner, seafood tacos
