Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp tacos are a vibrant and delicious dish that will elevate any meal. Bursting with flavor, these tacos feature tender shrimp, crunchy cabbage, and creamy avocado, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for casual dinners or lively gatherings, they can be prepared quickly without sacrificing taste. Enjoy a fiesta of flavors in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Finely chop cabbage and slice avocado.
- Toss shrimp with lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp until pink (about 3-4 minutes).
- In another pan, warm tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Layer cooked shrimp on tortillas and top with cabbage, avocado slices, and cilantro. Drizzle with sour cream or yogurt.
- Squeeze extra lime juice over tacos before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg