Description
These flavorful shrimp tacos are a perfect meal for taco night. Juicy shrimp seasoned with a blend of spices, topped with fresh ingredients, and wrapped in warm corn tortillas. A delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
- Optional: crema or sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm the corn tortillas. Fill each tortilla with shrimp, shredded cabbage, red onion, avocado slices, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Drizzle with crema or sour cream if desired.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.
Notes
- Add a drizzle of chipotle mayo for extra spice.
- For a low-carb option, serve the shrimp in lettuce cups instead of tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
