Description
Indulge in a burst of flavor with this easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. These tacos feature succulent shrimp seasoned to perfection, complemented by fresh toppings and a zesty creamy sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. With customizable options, you can tailor each taco to suit your family’s preferences. Delight your guests or enjoy a simple meal at home; either way, these shrimp tacos are guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup Cotija cheese, grated
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine thawed shrimp with minced garlic and spices. Mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Toast tortillas on an open flame or skillet until lightly charred.
- Prepare toppings: shred cabbage, dice avocado and red onion, and chop cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and Sriracha sauce for the dressing.
- Assemble tacos by placing shrimp on each tortilla and topping with veggies and sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg