Description
These Shrimp Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun taco night with friends. Juicy shrimp seasoned with a blend of spices, served in warm tortillas with crunchy cabbage, tangy crema, and creamy avocado – these tacos are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- juice of 1 lime
For Serving:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- chopped fresh cilantro
- diced avocado
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and lime juice until evenly coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
- Make the Crema: In a small bowl, mix sour cream with lime juice and hot sauce to create a simple crema.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the Tacos: Add a handful of cabbage to each tortilla, top with a few shrimp, drizzle with the crema, and garnish with cilantro and avocado.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream for a lighter option.
- Add mango salsa or pickled red onions for extra flavor.
- These tacos pair well with rice, beans, or a fresh cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
