Description
These Quick Shrimp Tacos are a delicious and easy meal that can be whipped up in no time. Flavorful shrimp seasoned with spices, combined with fresh toppings, and a zesty lime crema, all wrapped in warm tortillas – a perfect dinner option for busy nights!
Ingredients
Scale
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 paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tacos:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- Diced avocado
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Cook the seasoned shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked.
- Make the Lime Crema: Mix sour cream with lime juice and hot sauce to create a quick crema.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with slaw, shrimp, avocado, lime crema, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
- Customize your tacos with toppings like mango salsa, pickled onions, or cotija cheese.
- For a low-carb option, serve the taco fillings in lettuce cups instead of tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
