Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp tacos are a flavorful delight, combining succulent shrimp and vibrant toppings in warm tortillas, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Additional spices to taste
Instructions
- Rinse thawed shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add a splash of olive oil. Add seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and drizzle with fresh lime juice.
- In another skillet or on an open flame, warm tortillas for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
- Place shredded cabbage on each tortilla followed by several shrimp. Top with avocado slices or guacamole if desired.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream with lime juice and additional spices to taste. Drizzle this sauce over your tacos.
- Serve tacos on plates garnished with extra lime wedges and cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate shrimp in lime juice and spices for up to 30 minutes before cooking. Customize your tacos with toppings like mango salsa or jalapeños for an extra kick. Store leftover tacos in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.